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Tensions Flare in East Mediterranean Gas Scramble
« on: February 23, 2018, 09:35:17 pm »
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Tensions Flare in East Mediterranean Gas Scramble
by Naharnet Newsdesk 15 hours ago

Warships, militia threats and multi-billion dollar deals: the scramble for gas in the Eastern Mediterranean is fuelling hope and tensions across a volatile region.

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Off the divided island of Cyprus, Turkish warships are blocking exploration by an Italian drillship, stirring up a decades-long row and dragging in Egypt and the European Union.

At the same time the US is trying to mediate between foes Israel and Lebanon as they spar for control along a disputed maritime border where Beirut is looking to catch up.

Continued at: http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/242577-tensions-flare-in-east-mediterranean-gas-scramble