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VCM news reporter — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:16:57 GMT

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Exhibition of Beat Takeshi Kitano, Fondation Cartier, Paris, 11 March to 12 September 2010.
This first exhibition is one of the most ambitious projects ever created for the Fondation Cartier. It is designed for children, but speaks to adults. With Gosse de peintre, Beat Takeshi Kitano takes children seriously and invites them to think, to dream and to join the show.

Untitled, 2009

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:45:16 GMT

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A megalithic site believed to date back to 5,000BC has been unearthed in South Sumatra. Among the artefacts include a 1.3-metre wide relief depicting a woman riding an elephant. Read the Jakarta Post article.

Born of stone: This statue, called "Tanjung Telang Man", is one of the megaliths of South Sumatra, which is home to the third largest number of such stones in the world. (JP/Khairul Saleh)

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:12:54 GMT

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Renovating the Long house of the Ede. From 25th February 2009, 14 Ede people from Ky village (Buon Ma Thuot city, Daklak) were invited to renovate their long house at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Read the article and have a look at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology masterpieces.

A stair

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:53:05 GMT

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Cambodia files a complaint against Google for placing more than half of Preah Vihear into Thai territory. Google has responded that they will look into the matter, and here’s a picture taken off Google Maps on Wednesday (10 Feb 2010). Read the the Xinhua article.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:21:31 GMT

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Four statues, two of Buddha and two of unnamed male deities, discovered in Kampong Speu province have been safely deposited with the National Museum in Phnom Penh. The statues are rare examples that date before the Angkor period. Read the Phnom Penh Post article.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:15:36 GMT

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The Henan Museum (China) joined the VCM last week. The museum is located in Zhengzhou, is a newly-built modern history and art museum. It opened to the public on May 1, 1998. At present, the museum has a collection of more than 130000 pieces, of which more than 5000 pieces are treasures of first and second grade. 26 of its masterpieces are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:29:57 GMT

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Vietnam antiques on display in the United States. A group of 110 Vietnamese objects never before exhibited in the U.S. will be brought together in Arts of Ancient Vietnam: From River Plain to Open Sea, a show cosponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (on view Sept. 13–Jan. 3) and the Asia Society in New York (Feb. 2–May 2). Read here an article about this exhibition and have a look at the masterpieces of the National Museum of Vietnamese History.

Dagger - Đông Sơn Culture

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:54:52 GMT

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Rare Buddha statue unveiled at Ho Chi Minh City Museum. In conjunction with the opening of the two permanent exhibitions on the Oc Eo and Champa cultures at the Vietnamese Museum of History at Ho Chi Minh City, a rare 8th century Buddha is unveiled and exhibited. Read the Viet Nam Net Bridge article.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:59:10 GMT

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Sacred Statue Uncovered at Site of Ancient Hindu Temple in Yogyakarta. The latest find from excavations at the grounds of the Indonesian Islamic University campus in Yogyakarta is a statue of Nandi, the sacred vehicle of the Shiva. Read the Jakarta Post article.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:08:46 GMT

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Museum collections Chinese Art. The AW Asia gallery in New York has just released a valuable new resource for collectors and researchers intererested in Chinese contemporary art. Searchable by artist or museum its database, which is available online at no cost, lists Chinese artists held in permanent museum collections around the world.

Cang Xin, Man And Sky As One Series No.1, Performance photography

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:23:21 GMT

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"China in Europalia, one of the leading arts festivals in Europe and each edition attracts more than one million visitors. During four months, Belgium and its neighbouring regions celebrate the diversity of Chinese culture by hosting hundreds of breathtaking events." Have a look at the Europalia website.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:29:43 GMT

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“I’ve never installed my work in such an exotic environment”. Japanese octogenarian Yayoi Kusama on her Miami exhibition. Read the Art Newspaper article.

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VCM news reporter — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:26 GMT

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The Wereldmuseum Rotterdam (formerly known as the Museum voor Land- en Volkenkunde) re-opened its doors to the public on 9 December 2009. This museum is an ethnographic museum, housed in one of the most authentic monuments of Rotterdam, the Yacht club of Prince Hendrik.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:56:02 GMT

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The Grassi Museum für Völkerkunde in Leipzig (Germany) and the Röhsska Museum, of Design, Fashion and Decorative Arts in Gothenburg joined the VCM this month. Respectively 10 and 25 masterpieces of their collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:53:54 GMT

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:32:58 GMT

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On Monday the 9th of November 2009, Prof. Zhang Bai, Vice Director General of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage and Dr. Steven Engelsman, VCM European Lead Partner of the VCM consortium, signed an agreement to have Chinese museums participate in the VCM. Read the press release and have a look at the Memorandum of Understanding.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:18 GMT

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First reports from Sumatra earthquake. Over 150 sites of cultural and historic significance have been severly damaged. Read the Art Newspaper article.

Destroyed library, Indonesia

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:11 GMT

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First reports from Sumatra earthquake. Over 150 sites of cultural and historic significance have been severly damaged. Read the Art Newspaper article.

Destroyed library, Indonesia

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:28:54 GMT

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The heads of six 17th century Buddha heads were stolen from a temple in Thailand’s Lopburi province. Read the Bangkok Post article.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:05:43 GMT

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The heads of six 17th century Buddha heads were stolen from a temple in Thailand’s Lopburi province. Read the article of the Bangkok Post article.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:58:00 GMT

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A new museum is planned for the regency of Malang in Java to house and protect its archaeological and cultural treasures. The museum is slated to be built in the Singhasari Temple archaeological compound. Read the article of the Jakarta Post article.

Singosari temple at Singosari, East Java, Indonesia

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:16:35 GMT

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Singosari temple at Singosari, East Java, Indonesia

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:20:01 GMT

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76 new elements have recently been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which now totals 166, among which much Asian intangible heritage. Click here to see these elements.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:03:08 GMT

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Porcelain artefacts recovered from South China Sea shipwreck. More than 200 porcelain pieces are recovered from the Nanhai 1 shipwreck, which was recovered off the coast of the Chinese city of Yangjiang and currently housed – still submerged – in the Maritime Silk Road Museum. Read the article of the People's Daily Online.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:03:01 GMT

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:46:59 GMT

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The Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & group will perform a series of tribute concerts in memory of the late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The events will take place at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham and London’s Royal Festival Hall in October. Click here to listen the music of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

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VCM news reporter — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:59:34 GMT

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Time Magazine features an article on Zhou Daguan, the Yuan Dynasty official who visited Angkor in the late 13th century and penned his report entitled A Record of Cambodia: The Land and Its People.

Steve McCurry / Magnum Photos

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:05:10 GMT

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Public Lecture
New Archaeological Evidence from the Southern Silk Road: Debating the Origins of Bronze Production in Myanmar
Singapore Asian Civilisations Museum | Wednesday 16 Sep 2009. More details and registration here.

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VCM news reporter — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:30:03 GMT

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Terracotta Army Museum denies major discovery. Chinese media reports that 100 new terracotta warriors have been found. See the article of the Art Newspaper. Have a look at the UNESCO video about the "Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor".

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:46:18 GMT

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Ten Special National Historical Sites have recently been announced by the Vietnamese Government. See the article of VietNamNet.

Hoi han ancient town

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:14:22 GMT

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There is perhaps no greater indicator of changing tastes in London’s contemporary art scene and the West’s hunger for fresh cultural and artistic influences than the masses of people who came to witness the ‘Korean Eye: Moon Generation’ Exhibition, which showcases the finest contemporary Korean art at the renowned Saatchi Gallery in London.

Choi TaeHoon, Skin of time, 2009

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:41:08 GMT

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The Cernuschi Museum (Paris) is now a participant of the VCM. The museum shows a remarkable collection of old Chinese art (pieces of pottery, jade items, ivories, bronzes, statuettes), as well as beautiful contemporary paintings. 16 of its masterpieces are displayed in the VCM:

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:20:36 GMT

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The remains of an ancient boat, remarkably well-preserved for a 1,200-year-old-find, reveals insights into shipbuilding technology in this region. Have a look at the Jakarta Post article.

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VCM news reporter — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:00:59 GMT

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The Victoria and Albert Museum have recently opened their new Buddhist Galleries.This new addition to the museum allows the visitor to see a variety of Buddhist works of art from various Asian countries. Have a look at the Asian Art Newspaper article and the Victoria and Albert Museum masterpieces.

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VCM news reporter — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:59:44 GMT

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A Dong Son bronze spear and an axe found near the coastline may suggest that the ancient peoples of that culture may have interacted with the sea more than previously thought. See the article of "VietNamNet Bridge".

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VCM news reporter — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:25:00 GMT

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The Birmingham Museum of Art reopened its Chinese and Japanese galleries on June 28, 2009 with makeover, rekindled pride. More than 4,000 objects, ranging from a 15th-century Buddhist temple mural to a 2,500-year-old Neolithic Chinese urn are gathered in this remarkable collection. See the article of "The Birmingham News"

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:45:37 GMT

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Pierre Baptiste, Curator East Asian Collections at Musée Guimet (Paris), discusses the concept of masterpiece by interpreting a bronze head of bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, Champa , Vietnam, 9th Century.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:23:42 GMT

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Christine Hemmet, Curator East Asian Collections at musée du quai Branly (Paris), discusses the concept of masterpiece.

This video has english subtitles. (Turn on the subtitles by clicking the "up arrow" button on the bottom right of the video player.)

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:52:29 GMT

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The Museum of Cultural History, Lund, Sweden is now a participant of the VCM. Founded in 1882, the focus of the museum is on the regional collections. In addition to this, the global perspective has resulted in large international specialist collections.

27 of its masterpieces are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:59:55 GMT

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Hong Kong’s West Kowloon museum project, phase one to be complete by 2016. Norman Forter's original design.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:14:19 GMT

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The Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore Establishes a New Unit Focusing On Research And Publications.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:13:36 GMT

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The Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore Establishes a New Unit Focusing On Research And Publications.

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VCM news reporter — Sat, 16 May 2009 09:19:04 GMT

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The National Museum of Korea will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on 1 November 2009.

See the full list of commemorative programmes.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 08 May 2009 12:32:09 GMT

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VCM published two new stories: "In northern Sumatra: the Batak" and "Made in Japan". Have a look at it!

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:43:33 GMT

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The Museum of East Asian Art in Bath (UK), the British Museum in London (UK) and the Gemeentemuseum (Municipal Museum) in The Hague (the Netherlands) are now VCM participants. Click on the following images to have a look at their masterpieces.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:23:33 GMT

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To commemorate the 2009 Japan year, which marks the 140-year jubilee of the commencement of official relations between Japan and Austria-Hungary, the Viennese Museum of Ethnology has planned a yearlong program series, “Japan for All Seasons.”

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:03:07 GMT

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Apologies for controversial new museum in Mojokerto, Indonesia. (The Art Newspaper)

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VCM news reporter — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:10:44 GMT

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Exhibitions at Nara Museum and Tokyo National Museum top Art Newspaper's survey of most visited exhibitions in 2008. "National Treasures from Yakushi-ji Temple" was second with an average daily attendance of an astounding 12,762 people.

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VCM news reporter — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:41:36 GMT

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RFA reports on theft of many buddhist images in Laos.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:14:51 GMT

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The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in Stockholm recently opened a new permanent exhibition, called "the Middle Kingdom" which presents glimpses of 5000 years of Chinese history.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:54:56 GMT

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According to an article in the Art newspaper, the centrepiece of the Chinese bronzes exhibition, “Treasures from Shanghai”, at London’s British Museum appears to have been illegally excavated within the past few years. However, it is now legitimately the property of the Shanghai Museum.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:50:47 GMT

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The British government, with the help of the National Geographic Society and the British Red Cross, has returned 3.4 tons of stolen antiquities that were confiscated over the past six years at London's Heathrow Airport. The artifacts are now at the National Museum in Kabul.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:45:13 GMT

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The BBC reports the re-opening of Iraq's National Museum six years after it was looted.