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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 17 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Manus Island breakout occurred after detainees learnt of PNG fate By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Tensions at the Manus Island detention centre erupted into a violent breakout last night, after asylum seekers were told their only option for resettlement was to live in Papua New Guinea. Thirty-five asylum seekers escaped from the centre through a fence about 6:15pm (local time) but Immigration Minister Scott Morrison says they were quickly recaptured. Mr Morrison says all "non-essential staff" were evacuated, several internal fences were knocked down, safety-glass panels were smashed, bunk beds were "broken apart" and the pieces used as weapons and thrown. Eight asylum seekers have been arrested and 19 have been treated at the centre's medical clinic, but Mr Morrison says none of the patients are "exhibiting life-threatening conditions". 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Thirty-five asylum seekers escaped from the centre through a fence about 6:15pm (local time) but Immigration Minister Scott Morrison says they were quickly recaptured. Mr Morrison says all "non-essential staff" were evacuated, several internal fences were knocked down, safety-glass panels were smashed, bunk beds were "broken apart" and the pieces used as weapons and thrown. Eight asylum seekers have been arrested and 19 have been treated at the centre's medical clinic, but Mr Morrison says none of the patients are "exhibiting life-threatening conditions". More » Ukraine protesters end two-month occupation of city hall NSA refuses to comment on Australian spy reports Brazilian town to be axed from World Cup: reports Kerry warns of climate change threat Tourists killed in Egyptian bus explosion Business More Business » Investment threshold lifted above $1b under Korea - Australia FTA By business reporter Michael Janda The foreign investment review threshold will be lifted to over $1 billion under the South Korea free trade agreement, full details of which were released today. The deal will see tariffs on primary products that range from around 15 per cent to more than 500 per cent removed. Trade Minister Andrew Robb says that should grow Australia's agricultural exports to Korea by 75 per cent over the next 15 years. Business and farmer groups have generally welcomed the deal, but some community groups warn certain provisions could allow Korean companies to sue the Australian Government over various policies. More » Questions raised over Government's planned changes to financial adviser rules Shares rise as company profit results keep flowing in Bendigo and Adelaide Bank posts profit slide Economist urges caution over drought payments to farmers RN business editor Sheryle Bagwell looks at the financial outlook Politics More Politics » Manus Island breakout occurred after detainees learnt of PNG fate By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Tensions at the Manus Island detention centre erupted into a violent breakout last night, after asylum seekers were told their only option for resettlement was to live in Papua New Guinea. Thirty-five asylum seekers escaped from the centre through a fence about 6:15pm (local time) but Immigration Minister Scott Morrison says they were quickly recaptured. Mr Morrison says all "non-essential staff" were evacuated, several internal fences were knocked down, safety-glass panels were smashed, bunk beds were "broken apart" and the pieces used as weapons and thrown. Eight asylum seekers have been arrested and 19 have been treated at the centre's medical clinic, but Mr Morrison says none of the patients are "exhibiting life-threatening conditions". More » Government to review Renewable Energy Target Ukraine protesters end two-month occupation of city hall NSA refuses to comment on Australian spy reports SA poll: Leaders talk jobs and the economy Sport More Sport » Sam Burgess to leave NRL after 2014 season Rabbitohs star Sam Burgess will leave the NRL for English rugby club Bath after the teams agreed to a three-year deal. 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