Ancient 'stolen' artefacts head back to Egypt
United States: Dozens of ancient artefacts allegedly stolen by a former US Army helicopter pilot have been returned to Egypt's government during a ceremony in Manhattan.
The items came from the Ma'adi archaeological site outside Cairo and date to 3600BC or earlier.
Thailand: An aviation official said Bangkok's main Suvarnabhumi international airport will become fully operational at 11am local time tomorrow. Protesters had besieged the airport since November 25.
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