News roundup: the top stories at midday

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

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**UPDATE:** Former Anglo executives plead not guilty.

**Emerging market** funds lost $10 billion in past week.

**BT** says underlying Irish revenue grew 3% in Q3.

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**Cork-based** Westbourne IT to create 50 jobs.

**Chinese** aircraft leasing firm sets up Irish operation.

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**Lending** to Irish households down 4.1 per cent in December.

**Euro zone** inflation drops further below target.

**Euro zone** unemployment rate unchanged ...