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Spain unemployment rises sharply in August; lowest since 2007

Spain unemployment increased sharply in August, with the labor ministry citing an increase of 44,419 people out of work from the prior month. The overall level stayed the lowest for August since 2007.

MADRID (dpa-AFX) - Spain unemployment increased sharply in August but the overall level remained the lowest for the month of August since 2007, the labor ministry said Wednesday.The number of people out of work increased 44,419 from the previous month in August, which was well above the forecast of…