Greek, Turkish Cypriots to restart peace talks

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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Efforts to reunify the ethnically divided Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus will recommence next week after rival Greek and Turkish Cypriots agreed to a new round of talks.

In a brief statement Friday, the breakaway Turkish Cypriots said renewed talks became possible after both sides agreed on text of a joint declaration outlining the main principles that will guide a future accord.

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