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Volkswagen plunges after Qatar deal

By Ed Hammond and Abadesi Osunsade

Published: August 19 2009 11:33 | Last updated: August 19 2009 19:14

European equities slipped on Wednesday as investors withdrew in the wake of a sharp sell-off of Chinese shares which forced the Shanghai index into bear market territory.

Stocks retreated following a strong run on Tuesday, when Europe’s main indices clawed back some of the ground shed during Monday’s torrid session.

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