Cyprus’ rival leaders to meet UN chief next month

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A United Nations spokesman says the rival leaders of the ethnically divided island of Cyprus are ready to meet with the U.N. secretary-general next month to map out the next steps toward a hoped-for resumption of formal reunification talks.
Spokesman Aleem Siddique said the two leaders also decided to carry on discussions with U.N. envoy Jane Holl Lute to prepare the framework for “structured and results-oriented” negotiations leading to a peace deal &ldq