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Iraq willing to return stolen Iraqi antiquities

Iraq says it is ready to return any stolen Iraqi antiquities in its possession, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.

The statement was issued following a visit Tourism and Antiquities Minister Qahtan al-Jibouri made to Tehran early this month during which he met Iranian President Ahmadi-Najad.

Read entire article at Azzaman