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<news:title>Democracy reigns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Economic-and-regional-issues-upstage-Hindutva-plank-in-Indian-State-elections/4-668941</loc>
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<news:title>Economic and regional issues upstage Hindutva plank in Indian State elections</news:title>
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<news:title>Pannipitya Private Hospital to provide Suraksha benefits real-time to school children</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/APTS-wins-Service-Sector-Entrepreneur-Award-at-Western-Province-Entrepreneur-Awards-2018/34-668943</loc>
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<news:title>APTS wins Service Sector Entrepreneur Award at Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2018</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Opinion-and-Issues/No-takers-from-UNF-other-than-Ranil-for-PM-slot/14-668944</loc>
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<news:title>‘Tis the season for  Emirates Festive Offerings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/ComBank-empowers-micro-entrepreneurs-in-Kuliyapitiya-with-Financial-Literacy-Program/34-668946</loc>
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<news:title>ComBank empowers micro entrepreneurs in Kuliyapitiya with Financial Literacy Program</news:title>
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<news:title>Sebastian Saw Mill celebrates golden anniversary</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/Mahinda-s-cameo-ends/26-668948</loc>
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<news:title>Mahinda’s cameo ends</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/World-stocks-tumble-on-weak-economic-data-from-China-and-Europe/44-668949</loc>
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<news:title>World stocks tumble on weak economic data from China and Europe</news:title>
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<news:title>Economic sentiment continues to improve: Survey</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Thurunu-Diriya-empowers-rural-youth/44-668951</loc>
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<news:title>One of Khashoggi’s killers said ‘I know how to cut’ on audio, says Erdoan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Contempt-of-Court-case-filed-against-former-CJ/44-668953</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contempt of Court case filed against former CJ</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Rupee-ends-lower-on-foreign-sell-off-on-uncertainty/44-668954</loc>
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<news:title>Rupee ends lower on foreign sell-off on uncertainty</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/SC-declines-to-lift-CA-Interim-Order/44-668955</loc>
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<news:title>SC declines to lift CA Interim Order</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Islam-is-a-religion-of-peace-and-unity-Rishad/56-668956</loc>
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<news:title>Islam is a religion of peace and unity: Rishad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Insight-The-politics-of-a-plot-to-kill-the-President/56-668957</loc>
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<news:title>Insight: The politics of a plot to kill the President</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/SLPP-take-on-SC-Petitioner/56-668958</loc>
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<news:title>SLPP take on SC Petitioner</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/International/Brexit-pressure-rises-but-UK-government-says-no-to-second-vote/49-668959</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brexit pressure rises, but UK government says no to second vote</news:title>
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<news:title>Nations agree on global climate pact rules, but they are seen as weak</news:title>
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<news:title>Qatar says Gulf Arab bloc needs reform to give it teeth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/International/Australia-recognises-west-Jerusalem-as-Israel-s-capital-embassy-not-moving-yet/49-668962</loc>
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<news:title>Australia recognises west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, embassy not moving yet</news:title>
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<news:title>Australia appoints military leader as next governor general</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-17</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Europe must fight illiberal forces, Draghi warns</news:title>
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<news:title>Qatar Petroleum to invest $20 b in US in major expansion</news:title>
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<news:title>US consumer spending strengthening in  boost to economy</news:title>
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<news:title>RBI coup a sign of Modi’s authoritarian ways</news:title>
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<news:title>Ronaldo penalty wins Turin derby for relentless Juve</news:title>
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<news:title>Eriksen strike gives Spurs last-gasp Burnley win</news:title>
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<news:title>Wild celebrations in Hanoi as Vietnam win ASEAN Football title</news:title>
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<news:title>Berendina bags Silver and Merit at the CA 54th Annual Report Awards</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Kandy-remain-unbeaten/23-669027</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/CH-edges-out-Navy/23-669028</loc>
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<news:title>Appointment of proposed IRD head cancelled</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/EDB-to-participate-in-upcoming-Paperworld-2019/34-669103</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EDB to participate in upcoming Paperworld 2019</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/SLPP-contends-UNP-cannot-have-expanded-Cabinet/56-669104</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Australia-welcomes-resolution-of-political-uncertainty/56-669105</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia welcomes resolution of political uncertainty</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/CID-to-conduct-investigations-into-P-ment-brawl/56-669106</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Pathfinder-Foundation-opens-China-Sri-Lanka-Cooperation-Studies-Centre/56-669107</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/CBL-Group-recognised-among-Top-10-Best-Corporate-Citizens-in-Sri-Lanka/34-669109</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBL Group recognised among ‘Top 10 Best Corporate Citizens’ in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/CBL-Group-recognised-among-Top-10-Best-Corporate-Citizens-in-Sri-Lanka/56-669109</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBL Group recognised among ‘Top 10 Best Corporate Citizens’ in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/Resurgent-Ranil-revs-up-rallying-call/26-669110</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Mangala-Ravi-K-tussle-for-Finance-Minister-post/44-669111</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mangala, Ravi K tussle for Finance Minister post</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CWC workers extend strike to third week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/IMF-says-trade-war-already-hurting-Asia-may-cut-global-growth-forecasts/44-669113</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMF says trade war already hurting Asia, may cut global growth forecasts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/ADB-invests-50-m-in-private-equity-fund-to-support-biz-in-SL-other-Southeast-Asia-countries/44-669114</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-18</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Ranil-s-reinstatement-calms-markets-Cabinet-in-focus/44-669116</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/US-welcomes-resolution-of-political-crisis/44-669117</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/EU-Norway-welcome-peaceful-resolution-of-political-crisis/44-669118</loc>
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<news:title>EU, Norway welcome peaceful resolution of political crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Ceylon-Chamber-facilitates-efficient-document-approval-process-for-exporters/34-669119</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Bond-scam-suspects-further-remanded-till-1-January/34-669120</loc>
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<news:title>UCL holds inaugural Scholarship Awards Ceremony 2018</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Beehive-Industries-felicitated-at-the-Presidential-Awards/34-669130</loc>
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<news:title>Japan’s central bank to warn of rising growth risks, policy seen steady</news:title>
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<news:title>GDP growth slumps to 2.9% in 3Q</news:title>
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<news:title>MR appointed as Opposition leader despite protests</news:title>
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<news:title>Banned Smith reveals details of ball-tampering debacle</news:title>
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<news:title>Australian Open introduces final set tiebreak</news:title>
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<news:title>First tie of the League</news:title>
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<news:title>Roar Media raises $1 million funding to fuel expansion across Asia</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-22</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fashion Bug shoppers can now just shop, tap and go, thanks to ComBank</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BOC launches special GMOA Affinity World Master Card for medical officers in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Anura-De-Silva-to-speak-at-Walpola-Rahula-Institute-today/56-669388</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anura De Silva to speak at Walpola Rahula Institute today</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Australia-to-deport-Sri-Lankan-Tamil-asylum-seeker-family-next-year/56-669389</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia to deport  Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seeker family next year</news:title>
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<news:title>Three Russian naval ships led by guided missile cruiser Varyag arrive</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Sri-Lankan-diplomats-participate-at-Asian-Cultural-Week-of-Peoples-Friendship-University-ofRussia/56-669391</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2018-12-22</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lankan diplomats participate at Asian Cultural Week of Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia</news:title>
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<news:title>UN Chief welcomes resolution of political crisis in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>IBM appoints Riza Wadood as new Country General Manager for Sri Lanka</news:title>
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