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NICOSIA, Cyprus — The Cypriot parliament approved the European Union treaty Thursday, making Cyprus the 20th EU member to ratify the document aimed at streamlining decision-making in the bloc.
All 27 EU members must approve the so-called Lisbon Treaty before it can take effect. Its future was thrown into doubt, however, after Ireland rejected the treaty in a June referendum.
EU leaders agreed to continue with the ratification process and delay decisions on how to handle the Irish vote until October.
