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Turkish Cypriot election could halt peace talks

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Turkish Cypriots began voting Sunday in a leadership election whose outcome could deadlock Cyprus peace talks and jeopardize Turkey's bid for European Union membership.

 

The election pits a dovish incumbent striving for reunification with rival Greek Cypriots against a hardline challenger seeking to bolster a breakaway state. (AP) 

 

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