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Nauru agrees to settle refugees for Australia

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 17:05

The tiny country of Nauru on Saturday became the second Pacific island nation to agree to settle refugees who attempt to reach Australia by boat, in a deal aimed at deterring asylum seekers that was quickly attacked by critics.

Asylum seekers cause $55 mn damage at Nauru

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 09:49

Some 125 asylum seekers were in police custody on the Pacific island nation of Nauru after a riot ended with fire destroying most of an Australian-run detention center there, an official said Sunday.

Australia opposition ‘hypocritical’ on Sri Lanka

Last Updated: Monday, September 3, 2012, 12:44

The opposition has urged government to reach an agreement with Sri Lanka for the immediate return of people intercepted en route to Australia.

Australia hikes annual refugee quota to 20,000

Last Updated: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 12:05

Australia said that it was stepping up its refugee intake to 20,000 from 13,750 annually -- the "biggest" increase in 30 years.

Nauru President resigns amid graft allegation

Last Updated: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 16:45

Stephen, a former Olympic weightlifter who had been in power since December 2007, has been replaced by Freddie Pitcher.