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Int'l Museum Day: Iraq strives to retrieve looted antiquities

STORY: Int'l Museum Day: Iraq strives to retrieve looted antiquities SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Iraq 2. various of people visiting the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, Iraq STORYLINE: As the world commemorates International Museum Day, Iraq is still struggling to retrieve thousands of looted antiquities despite the passing of 21 years of the U.S.-led invasion of the country. As an ancient civilization with a history of thousands of years, Iraq is rich in archeological resources. However, the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the ensuing chaos and instability provided a rare opportunity for robbers and lawbreakers to plunder and smuggle Iraqi antiquities from museums and unprotected archeological sites. Years after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, antiquity trafficking remains a serious problem in Iraq, as chaos and weak management have left more than 10,000 archeological

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Iran seeks mutually beneficial cooperation with Africa: president

STORY: Iran seeks mutually beneficial cooperation with Africa: president SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that his country sought to expand cooperation with African states. Raisi made the remarks at the second International Economic Conference of Iran and Africa held in the Iranian capital Tehran, which was attended by high-ranking officials of different African countries, according to a statement published by the president's office. He said that Iran's leaders always highlight the necessity to enhance cooperation with African countries, adding the two sides should acquire greater knowledge of each other's capacities. Raisi noted there was a significant difference between Iran's attitude towards Africa and that of the West, stressing that as history testified, the Western states had always been "seeking to solely plunder the African co

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Scene in Ukraine

A museum staffer is pictured in an empty storage room at an art museum in Kherson, southern Ukraine, on Dec. 8, 2022, following a campaign of plunder while the Russian military occupied the area.

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Scene in Ukraine

A museum staffer is pictured in an empty storage room at an art museum in Kherson, southern Ukraine, on Dec. 8, 2022, following a campaign of plunder while the Russian military occupied the area.

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Scene in Ukraine

A museum staffer is pictured in an empty storage room at an art museum in Kherson, southern Ukraine, on Dec. 8, 2022, following a campaign of plunder while the Russian military occupied the area.

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Scene in Ukraine

A museum staffer stands in an empty storage room at an art museum in Kherson, southern Ukraine, on Dec. 8, 2022, following a campaign of plunder while the Russian military occupied the area.

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Scene in Ukraine

Photo taken on Dec. 8, 2022, shows an empty storage room at an art museum in Kherson, southern Ukraine, following a campaign of plunder while the Russian military occupied the area.

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Philippine gov't bars Arroyo from seeking treatment abroad

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. On Nov. 8, 2011, the Philippine government rejected her request to seek medical treatment abroad, saying it is unconvinced there is any exceptional reason to allow her to travel. Arroyo faces plunder and electoral sabotage charges.

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Aftermath of Haiti earthquake

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - People plunder boxes of goods from a destroyed store in the center of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Jan. 22, 2010. Looting broke out in the city as earthquake survivors tried to take anything they could find in the ruins.

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Aftermath of Haiti earthquake

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - People plunder boxes of goods from a destroyed store in the center of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Jan. 22, 2010. Looting broke out in the city as earthquake survivors tried to take anything they could find in the ruins.

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Police arrest Estrada on plunder charge

MANILA, Philippines - Police spray water at supporters of former Philippine President Joseph Estrada while they gather around Estrada's home in Manila on April 25 in an attempt to prevent the former president from being arrested on the non-bailable charge of plunder.

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Estrada finds solace among impoverished supporters

MANILA, Philippines - Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada, marking his 64th birthday under threat of arrest for plunder, basks in the cheers of about 3,000 supporters in a slum community beside a garbage dump on April 19 in Payatas, Quezon City. Thousands welcomed the deposed president with streamers and posters wishing him a happy birthday as he toured depressed communities around metropolitan Manila.

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Estrada issues warning to Arroyo administration

MANILA, Philippines - Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada warns there will be bloodshed if the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo arrests and jails him on charges of plunder. Estrada, sporting his trademark wristband bearing the presidential seal on his right arm, issued the warning during an exclusive interview with Kyodo News at his home in the prestigious Greenhills enclave of metropolitan Manila.

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Plunder Of The Sun film (1953)

Patricia Medina, Glenn Ford & Frank L. Sullivan Characters: Anna Luz,Al Colby & Film: Plunder Of The Sun (1955) Director: John Farrow 26 August 1953 Date: 26-Aug-53

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Plunder Of The Sun film (1953)

Frank L. Sullivan, Patricia Medina & Glenn Ford Characters: ,Anna Luz & Al Colby Film: Plunder Of The Sun (1954) Director: John Farrow 26 August 1953 Date: 26-Aug-53

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Estrada Arraignment

Estrada Arraignment?Former President Joseph Estrada during his arraignment on the plunder case at Sandiganbayan. On his right is his wife senator-elect Loi and on his left is Estradafs lead lawyer, former Supreme Court Justice Andres Narvasa. Photo by Sid Balatan

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FOCUS: Laid to rest but not in peace, Marcos critics say of ex-dictator

Activist artist Mae Paner (L) impersonates former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos on Nov. 25, 2016 during a protest action in the capital Manila against the burial of former dictator President Ferdinand Marcos at the Cemetery for the Heroes. Critics of Marcos, who ruled from 1965 until he was ousted by the military-backed 1986 People Power Revolution over allegations of plunder and violations of human rights, say there is no peace for the late strongman, his family, the victims of his regime, and the Filipino people due to a lack of justice and accountability up to this day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FOCUS: Laid to rest but not in peace, Marcos critics say of ex-dictator

Philippine protesters hang a "MARCOS IS NOT A HERO" placard on Nov. 18, 2016 on the statue of democracy icon former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. at the People Power Monument in the capital Manila to denounce the burial earlier that day of former dictator President Ferdinand Marcos at the Cemetery for the Heroes. Critics of Marcos, who ruled from 1965 until he was ousted by the military-backed 1986 People Power Revolution over allegations of plunder and violations of human rights, say there is no peace for the late strongman, his family, the victims of his regime, and the Filipino people due to a lack of justice and accountability up to this day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Aftermath of Haiti earthquake

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - People plunder boxes of goods from a destroyed store in the center of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Jan. 22, 2010. Looting broke out in the city as earthquake survivors tried to take anything they could find in the ruins. (Kyodo)

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Aftermath of Haiti earthquake

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - People plunder boxes of goods from a destroyed store in the center of the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince on Jan. 22, 2010. Looting broke out in the city as earthquake survivors tried to take anything they could find in the ruins. (Kyodo)

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Philippine gov't bars Arroyo from seeking treatment abroad

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. On Nov. 8, 2011, the Philippine government rejected her request to seek medical treatment abroad, saying it is unconvinced there is any exceptional reason to allow her to travel. Arroyo faces plunder and electoral sabotage charges. (Kyodo)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort (right), an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort (photo), an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort (photo), an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland

Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein (September 24, 1583 - February 25, 1634) was a Bohemian soldier and politician who gave his services (an army of 30,000 to 100,000 men) during the Danish Period of the Thirty Years' War to the Hapsburg Ferdinand II for no charge except the right to plunder the territories that he conquered. A successful generalissimo who ruled the Duchy of Friedland in northern Bohemia, Wallenstein was released from service in 1630 after Ferdinand grew wary of his ambition. Several Protestant victories over Catholic armies induced Ferdinand to recall Wallenstein, who again turned the war in favor of the Imperial cause. Dissatisfied with the emperor's treatment of him, Wallenstein considered allying with the Protestants. However, Ferdinand had the general assassinated at Eger (Cheb). The town of Friedland (Frydlant in Czech) oganizes Friedland Festivities every second year at present. The historical character of generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein has been impersonated since many years by Miroslav Knebort, an actor of Bohem artistic society. Bohem is the organizer of Wallenstein Festivities of Friedland which culminate by a field battle in period costumes. On the photo there is a battle at the Friedland Festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2019. (CTK Photo/Radek Petrasek)

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Police arrest Estrada on plunder charge

MANILA, Philippines - Police spray water at supporters of former Philippine President Joseph Estrada while they gather around Estrada's home in Manila on April 25 in an attempt to prevent the former president from being arrested on the non-bailable charge of plunder.

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Estrada finds solace among impoverished supporters

MANILA, Philippines - Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada, marking his 64th birthday under threat of arrest for plunder, basks in the cheers of about 3,000 supporters in a slum community beside a garbage dump on April 19 in Payatas, Quezon City. Thousands welcomed the deposed president with streamers and posters wishing him a happy birthday as he toured depressed communities around metropolitan Manila.

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Estrada issues warning to Arroyo administration

MANILA, Philippines - Ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada warns there will be bloodshed if the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo arrests and jails him on charges of plunder. Estrada, sporting his trademark wristband bearing the presidential seal on his right arm, issued the warning during an exclusive interview with Kyodo News at his home in the prestigious Greenhills enclave of metropolitan Manila.