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Thieves broke into Paris’s Louvre museum through a window on Sunday, stealing “priceless” items of jewelry before escaping on motorbikes, the French government said. CBC | World News
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The Louvre, plagued by overtourism, shuts its doors to visitors as workers strike
The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered Monday — not by war but by its own exhausted staff, who say the institution in Paris is crumbling from within. CBC | World News
Read More »Hang it in the Louvre: Paris Olympics painted with agonizingly beautiful photo finishes
With a chance at Olympic glory once every four years, getting the right result is critical to the integrity of the Games, and that’s where the emotional component of sports enters the equation. As ABC’s Wide World of Sports once put it, it’s the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Eco-protesters throw lentil soup at Mona Lisa in Louvre museum stunt
Eco-protesters staged a dramatic demonstration at the Louvre Museum in Paris, flinging lentil soup across the protective glass of the Mona Lisa painting. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Coronavirus in Paris: Public gatherings banned & Louvre shuts down – is it safe to visit?
PARIS has been hit with the deadly coronavirus, prompting officials to ban public gatherings and shut down popular landmarks. Is it still safe to visit the city? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
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