Japanese shares plummet, extend losses (AFP)

TOKYO (AFP) - Japanese stocks plunged more than five percent within the first 30 minutes of the Tuesday session amid the global financial crisis that has sent major markets plummeting. The Tokyo Stock Exchange's benchmark Nikkei-225 index dropped to the low of 9,916.21 within the first 30 minutes, losing 556.88 points or 5.32 percent, before shedding... [read full story]