Besides making an international celebrity out of Iraqi reporter Muntadar al-Zeidi, the now infamous shoe-throwing incident is cropping up in surprising ways across Iraq, where a population beaten and exhausted from years of war is once again finding its voice against...
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Uproar in Iraqi Parliament Over Shoe-Thrower
Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, the Speaker of Iraq's parliament, announced his resignation today after a chaotic session of debate on whether to free the now legendary shoe-thrower of Baghdad, journalist Muntadar al-Zeidi. Arguments were reportedly heated, with some MPs...
Family Fears for Safety of Shoe-Throwing Journalist
Muntadar al-Zeidi hospitalized for a broken arm, multiple broken ribs.
Muntadar al-Zeidi: The Shoe-Man of Baghdad
Back-story on the Arab world’s newest folk hero.
One Small Shoe for Man…
Muntadar al-Zeidi’s act of defiance is praised across the Arab world as Iraqi officials struggle to determine if he (seriously) acted alone.
Bush Pelted With Shoes During Baghdad Visit
President Bush assures the war is far from over, journalist throws shoes at him.