Asian stock markets fall after
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Asian stock markets fall after new attacks in the Middle East

Stock markets in Asia are falling during Thursday trading after new attacks occurred in several parts of the Middle East.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index and broader Topix are both down 1.5 percent.

South Korea's Kospi is down 1.9 percent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng is down 1.4 percent.

Shanghai is down 0.6 percent and Shenzhen is down 0.9 percent.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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