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EU leaders agree on migrant deal with Turkey

President of the European Council Donald Tusk has confirmed all EU leaders have reached an agreement with Turkey's prime minister to curb the migration crisis.

The new arrangements could come into force as soon as Sunday after a revised deal was reached between Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu and European Council president Donald Tusk in Brussels.

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Tusk: Migrants to be turned away from Greece from Sunday

All migrants arriving in Greece from Sunday will be returned to Turkey, Donald Tusk has said.

Speaking at a press conference, he said the deal will be implemented "gradually" based on a 1-for-1 principle.

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