US Auction Houses Return Two Ancient Statues to Cambodia

Cambodia has officially received two 10th Century artifacts looted from the country more than four decades ago.   Sotheby's auction house agreed to return one of the statues after it was sued by the U.S. attorney in New York on Cambodia's behalf.  Christie's auction house is voluntarily sending back the second one. At a ceremony in New York this week, Cambodian Cabinet Minister Sok An said the return of the artifacts should serve as an example to...

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