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Britain increases Cyprus force as Greek Turkish rift grows
Britain massed 2,000 paratroopers to Cyprus with 1,000 more and 10,000 security police to quell mob violence and a Royal Navy cruiser with 100 Marines and four helicopters arriving. Makarios calls Cyprus mayors to Athens for June 17 talks on the plan, amid Greek protests and Turkish tensions. NATO partners Greece and Turkey face a potential wider security risk across Europe.
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