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Swiss to return stolen antiquities to Italy

Summary: By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press Writer Switzerland is returning 4 400 ancient artifacts stolen from archaeological sites in Italy including ceramics figurines and bronze daggers dating as far back as 2 000 B C prosecutors said Thursday The transfer will require three tractor trailers and all but end a seven year legal battle over the antiquities They were seized in 2001 in storage

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