--Five Turkish warships on Friday threatened an Eni drillship that was trying to explore for gas off the coast of Cyprus, according to a Cypriot government spokesman, AFP reports.

--Eni Chief Executive Claudio Descalzi said the company wants to continue its exploration in the area, AFP reports.

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