Sky News Boat capsizes off Cocos Islands BBC News A rescue operation is under way after a boat carrying about 40 people sank off the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean, Australian officials have said. At least 17 people have been rescued by a merchant ship that is in the area. But a spokeswoman for the … Australia: Boat sinks with 40 on board CNN International Boat with 40 people sinks near remote Cocos Islands Reuters Search under way for 25 asylum-seekers after boat sinks off Cocos Islands The Australian AFP
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