Rival leaders back UN bid to relaunch Cyprus peace talks

The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus have signaled their willingness to support a request from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to explore the possibility of reviving dormant reunification talks, the U.N. said Tuesday.The two leaders agreed to “positively respond” to the U.N. chief's call for an informal meeting that would “in a conducive climate” and “at an appropriate stage” test the waters for a possible return to talks after a 3