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Asian, European stock markets tumble in line with Wall Street's plunge

Asian governments try to reassure investors as share markets tumble

A man walks past a display board showing the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong on August 5, 2011. Hong Kong shares dived more than five percent amid a worldwide sell-off.

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Hang seng stock index 08 05 2011