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European Shares Drop on Economic Fears

European stocks slid Thursday as worries about the global economy mounted following Wednesday's downbeat comments by the Federal Reserve and sharp declines in Greek government-bond prices.

Asian markets were little changed, but Australian mining shares climbed on optimism that the nation's new prime minister, Julia Gillard, will soften the government's stance on a controversial mining tax.

Sovereign-debt concerns remained in...

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