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Stolen Greek period statue returns home to Egypt from Canada

The Egyptian antiquities department says a stolen Greek-era statue that was confiscated in Canada is on its way home.

Thursday's statement said the marble bust was seized by Canadian customs after it was illegally brought into the country.

The 5 inch (13 centimeter) tall figure will be handed over to the Egyptian embassy in Canada. There were no further details on the age and nature of the statue....
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