US vows more returns of looted antiquities as Italy celebrates latest haul of 600 artifacts

US vows more returns of looted antiquities as Italy celebrates latest haul of 600 artifacts

ROME — Italy on Tuesday celebrated the return of around 600 antiquities from the U.S., including ancient bronze statues, gold coins, mosaics and manuscripts valued at 60 million euros ($65 million), that were looted years ago, sold to U.S. museums, galleries and collectors and recovered as a result of criminal investigations. U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell, … Read more