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2004-02-04 Europe

Cyprus Unification Talks Near, Annan Says

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Posted by Steve White 2004-02-04 12:14:18 AM|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Could it be time for the 2nd Annual RantBurg Troll Fight?

Posted by Shipman 2004-2-4 7:38:24 AM|| 2004-2-4 7:38:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I wait with much anticipation,Ship.

The Last Mu-rat vs.Aris lash-up was both informative and entertaining.

Posted by Raptor 2004-2-4 8:56:55 AM|| 2004-2-4 8:56:55 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 So, the Turks need to push for a unified Cyprus under a weak central govn't - how would that structure work and what's the make up of the central govn't? Second, by doing so, the Turks are guaranteed consideration into the EU but not guaranteed membership at this point. By not doing so, Turkey is out and Southern Cyprus under Greek auspices is in. Is that the deal?

Posted by Jarhead 2004-2-4 9:12:36 AM|| 2004-2-4 9:12:36 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm far from an expert on Cyprus so perhaps someone can fill me in. Why did the Turks stop in 1974? I mean if you're gonna invade part of the island, why not boot the Greeks off and claim it 100%, solve the problems in the future?

Was it fear of war with Greece? Nato pressure? UN Pressure? or the kindness of their hearts?

Posted by ruprecht 2004-2-4 10:10:01 AM|| 2004-2-4 10:10:01 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 That's the thing about multiple choice tests, there's always one easy to rule out answer - usually D.

Posted by VAMark 2004-2-4 12:51:46 PM|| 2004-2-4 12:51:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 , there's always one easy to rule out answer - usually D.

Ah sh*t that explains the last 20 years.

Posted by Shipman 2004-2-4 5:52:21 PM|| 2004-2-4 5:52:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 See? And we thought the UN ran from Iraq to the safety of Cyprus because they were shirking their duties. Turns out they came to Cyprus to do real work. ;)

Posted by Gasse Katze 2004-2-4 6:16:53 PM|| 2004-2-4 6:16:53 PM|| Front Page Top

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