Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed today to resume peace talks on reunifying the island, and to open a crossing in the heart of the divided capital.

Cypriots will vote for a new president today, choosing between a right-wing former foreign minister and the head of a reformed communist party, who share a vision for new talks to end the island’s division.

Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was eliminated today from Cyprus’ presidential run-off in a major surprise after a cliff-hanger election that saw three candidates neck-and-neck until the last minute.