News roundup: the top stories on Wednesday
November unemployment rate falls to 14.6%, Ireland slips in global corruption index and euro zone retail sales fall sharply in October.
**The main local and international news at lunchtime on Wednesday:**
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**Irish** November unemployment rate falls to 14.6 per cent.
**Services sector** activity growth at five-year high.
**Ireland** slips in global corruption index ranking.
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**Spain** bond sale falls short of top-end target.
**Euro zone** retail sales fall sharply in October.
**Euro zone** manufacturing, services contract for 10th month.
**Irish shares** firm ahead of Budget.
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**Cork firm** ...