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France returns artwork seized by Nazis

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France’s government yesterday returned three artworks stolen by the Nazi regime to families of their original owners. They were the first restitutions since the government began more proactive efforts to find the heirs to 2,000 plundered artworks that are still held in French museums.

Three paintings looted by Nazis are displayed at the French Culture Ministry in Paris
Three paintings looted by Nazis are displayed at the French Culture Ministry in Paris Reuters/Jacky Naegelen
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