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Iraq shoe-thrower set for trial

An Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at US President Bush will be tried on 31 December, his brother and a judge say.
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Tried for what? people throw stuff at each other all the time and they don't go to court. The worst that could have happened is a bruise on Bush's face.

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Not sure I get you Daria. The President of the United States does not fit in the category of "people" and he certainly was not throwing any shoes back. Just because you have a point of view does not mean you are allowed to use archaic methods of voicing it.

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Iranians join Bush shoe protest

Protesters in Iran's capital throw footwear at pictures of the US leader in support of the Iraqi shoe-attack journalist.
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I read a piece a few days ago that really got me thinking about this incident. At first, I didn't really pay attention to the incident, considering it just another "Bush bash" gleefully carried by the media.

However, remember, that to most of the world, President Bush is the symbol of the United States. This guy was not just insulting the President, but showing complete contempt towards the United States. I doubt, to him, it would make much difference whether it was President Bush, or President Obama.

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Iraq shoe thrower trial postponed

The trial of the Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at US President Bush is postponed pending an appeal against the charges.
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Bush shoe man in Swiss asylum bid

The Iraqi who hurled his shoes at George W Bush is seeking asylum in Switzerland, a Swiss newspaper reports.
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What? I thought he was going to toughen up after throwing shoes at Bush and ask to be sent to Afghanistan to fight with the Taliban.