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Turkish Cypriot leader: drilling setback for talks

Turkish Cypriot leader: drilling setback for talks

Published: September 22, 2011 6:27 PM
By The Associated Press DESMOND BUTLER (Associated Press)

Quick ReadTurkish Cypriot leader says oil drilling intended to set back reunification talks

(AP) -- The leader of the ethnic Turkish northern half of Cyprus on Thursday accused Greek Cypriot leaders of using a dispute over oil and gas drilling rights to prolong reunification talks.

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