Eight dead, many drowned in Indonesia boat sinking
Eight people were killed and more than 20 others are feared to have drowned after their speed boat sank in heavy seas off eastern Indonesia last week, officials said today.
Australian authorities intercept 181 asylum seekers
Australian authorities have intercepted a boat carrying 181 suspected asylum seekers off the coast of Christmas Island.
“The patrol boat HMAS Larrakia, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, boarded the vessel carrying 181 passengers and four crew at approximately 7.25pm (AEDT) on Monday,” the AAP has quoted Home Affairs Minister Brendan O’Connor as saying.