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Moldova's parliament approves new pro-EU prime minister


    CHISINAU (Reuters) - Moldova's parliament voted on Wednesday to approve as prime minister businessman Chiril Gaburici, who promises to forge closer ties with Europe despite fears of a possible Russian backlash.

    Of the 101 members of parliament, 60 voted for Gaburici, nine more than the minimum required to pass the vote.

    (Reporting by Alexander Tanas; Writing by Alessandra Prentice, Editing by Angus MacSwan)