Tag: stolen
Thousands of stolen parcels litter LA railway – BBC News
Thousands of parcels have been scattered across the railway tracks in east Los Angeles. According to locals, thieves have been targeting trains, both moving and stationary, to try and steal packages. This section of railway is being cleared by Union Pacific who operate the line – they’ve had to do so multiple times over the last three months. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #BBCNews #LosAngeles
How did the US become a major hub for stolen ancient artefacts? | The Bottom Line
If you are in the market for a coffin from the time of the Pharaohs in Egypt, or gold from the Inca Empire, you have come to the right place. The United States is a major hub for the illicit trade in ancient artefacts. Buyers and sellers can take advantage of lax regulations to make deals on statues from Yemen or clay tablets from Babylonia…
Should stolen African art be returned? | Inside Story
European institutions, like the British Museum and the Louvre, are home to some of the world’s finest art, but some of the treasures were stolen during colonial times. This week, three European institutions gave back items stolen more than a century ago from Nigeria and Benin. Campaigners hope it’s just the start, but others believe the artefacts should remain in Europe. So who’s right? Presenter:…