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Theft of two Renoir paintings in southern France reignites debate over vulnerability of cultural sites

Theft of two Renoir paintings in southern France reignites debate over vulnerability of cultural sites
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Stolen from the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer on Tuesday, the paintings add to a growing list of artworks taken in recent months, a trend that prompted the French minister of culture to announce an emergency action plan in July.

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