(Central News Agency, London, 8th, Combined Foreign Reports) Affected by the tense situation in the Middle East, European stock markets experienced volatile trading today, with most major indices closing lower.

London's FTSE 100 index edged up 5.15 points, or 0.05%, to close at 10,373.20.

Frankfurt's DAX index fell 142.83 points, or 0.58%, to close at 24,616.22.

Paris's CAC 40 index slipped 18.95 points, or 0.23%, to close at 8,199.29. (Editor: Chen Yanjun) 1150609

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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