- The trade in antiquities is one of Islamic State's main sources of funding, along with oil and kidnapping. For this reason the UN banned all trade in artefacts from Syria, accusing IS militants of looting cultural heritage to strengthen its ability "to organise and carry out terrorist attacks". http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31485439 3 comments worldnews
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- Nimrud: Outcry as IS bulldozers attack ancient Iraq site - BBC News http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-31760656 112 comments
- British Museum 'guarding' object looted from Syria - BBC News http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33020199 29 comments
- UK to adopt Hague Convention to protect artefacts in war zones - BBC News http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33213911 6 comments
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