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            <title>EU steps up assistance to victims of Tropical Storm Roanu in Sri Lanka</title>
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            <title>European Council approves lifting of ban on fisheries products from Sri Lanka</title>
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            <title>European Union brings relief to the victims of flood and landslides in Sri Lanka.</title>
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            <title>European Commission announces €38 million for new development programmes in Sri Lanka</title>
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