News roundup: the top stories at lunchtime

**The top local and international news at lunchtime:**

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**Green REIT** buys two properties, Danske Bank portfolio.

**Tullow** suspends Kenyan operations after locals protest over jobs.

**European** shares slip, focus on US economic data.

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**Company** failures fall by a third in October.

**Bruton** leads IDA Ireland investment mission to US.

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**Man** making Ireland tax avoidance hub proves local hero.

**Teacher** becomes first Irish man to win marathon in 20 years.

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