Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.11 percent at 8,950.01 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.08 percent to 741.25.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.11 percent at 8,950.01 on Thursday, while the broader Topix shed 0.08 percent to 741.25.
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First Published: Sep 13 2012 | 5:35 AM IST