Greece Heralds Deal to Recoup 161 Ancient Treasures From US

Athens, Greece (AP) -- Greece has struck a complex deal for the eventual return from a U.S. billionaire's private collection of 161 top quality ancient Greek artifacts dating from more than 4,000 years ago, marking a new approach in the country's efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage.

Government spokesman Yannis Oikonomou said Tuesday that Greece's Parliament will vote on draft legislation to ratify the agreement, which involves New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, a top Greek museum and a Delaware-based cultural institute.