50 years after split, part of Cyprus mourns while part of it rejoices

Nicosia, Cyprus - Greek Cypriots mourned and Turkish Cypriots rejoiced Saturday, the 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion of part of the island after a brief Greek-inspired coup, with the chances of reconciliation as elusive as ever.

The ethnically split island is a persistent source of tension between Greece and Turkey, which are both partners in NATO but are at odds over numerous issues.

Their difference