UK and Greece at Odds Over Returning Parthenon Sculptures Held by British Museum
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Ancient Parthenon sculptures held in British Museum are center of dispute between UK and Greece, with Greece demanding their return.
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Sculptures date back over 2,500 years and were removed from Parthenon in Athens over 200 years ago.
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Greece has long argued sculptures were essentially stolen and demands their permanent return.
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UK refuses, saying they were acquired legally and form integral part of British Museum's collection.
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Latest row sparked by Greek PM's interview comments demanding sculptures back; UK PM then cancelled planned meeting.