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Louvre in Paris closed for day following robbery as museum opened

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By Caitlin Danaher, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum in Paris, France, has closed on Sunday following a robbery. Minister of Culture Rachida Dati said the robbery took place on Sunday morning as the museum opened. “No injuries were reported.

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Louvre in Paris closed for day following robbery as museum opened (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Caitlin Danaher, Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum in Paris, France, has closed on Sunday following a robbery. Minister of Culture Rachida Dati said the robbery took place on Sunday morning as the museum opened. “No injuries were reported.

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Louvre museum closes temporarily following major theft (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    A theft has occurred at the Louvre, prompting the museum to close on Sunday while authorities investigate.

  3. WTOP Washington DC

    Louvre Museum closes after theft (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    PARIS (AP) — A theft occurred at the Louvre on Sunday, France’s culture minister said, as the museum closed for the day while authorities investigate.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Louvre museum in Paris shut after reported robbery – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The world-renowned museum said it "will remain closed today for exceptional reasons." Authorities referred to the incident as a robbery.

  5. Fox News

    Louvre museum closed after robbery, French official says (opens Fox News)

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    French officials investigate a major robbery at the Louvre where thieves stole priceless jewels, with Empress Eugénie's broken crown reportedly found outside the museum.

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