Read more Muntadar al-Zaidi stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/36741/muntadar-al-zaidi.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 9:56:22 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/69509/worlds-top-shoe-misusers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMuntadhar al-Zaidi, the Iraqi reporter who threw a shoe at George W. Bush, was released from jail yesterday, leading the Christian Science Monitor to reflect on other top “footwear misusers” through the years: Richard Reid: The would-be shoe bomber brought homemade explosives onto a flight from Paris to Miami in...http://www.newser.com/story/69509/worlds-top-shoe-misusers.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 16 Sep 2009 10:26:06 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69433/shoe-tosser-released-says-i-was-tortured.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Iraqi reporter who was locked up for throwing his shoes at George W. Bush says he was tortured in prison, the BBC reports. He was released today after nine months in a Baghdad jail, Reuters notes, and says he plans to identify those officials who tortured him. Relatives say...http://www.newser.com/story/69433/shoe-tosser-released-says-i-was-tortured.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 15 Sep 2009 6:40:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69354/iraqi-shoe-throwers-prison-release-delayed.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Iraqi reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at George W. Bush will not be released today as planned due to paperwork processing delays, his brother says. Muntadhar al-Zeidi's family had gathered at dawn outside an Iraqi army base where he was expected to be released from prison. After waiting...http://www.newser.com/story/69354/iraqi-shoe-throwers-prison-release-delayed.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 14 Sep 2009 9:29:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/69215/iraqi-shoe-thrower-may-go-free-monday.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Iraqi journalist jailed for throwing shoes at President Bush last year could be out as soon as Monday, his lawyer tells CNN today. Muntadar al-Zaidi had a 3-year sentence reduced to 1 on appeal, and that can be cut further for good behavior. “We are happy,” one of his...http://www.newser.com/story/69215/iraqi-shoe-thrower-may-go-free-monday.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 11 Sep 2009 21:22:55 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68925/arab-world-head-over-heels-about-return-of-hero-shoe-tosser.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Iraqi journalist who hurled both his shoes at George Bush during a speech in Baghdad last year will be released early from prison next week to a hero's welcome, a free house and offers of money, a wife, and a gold-saddled horse, reports the Guardian . Muntadar al-Zaidi "is a...http://www.newser.com/story/68925/arab-world-head-over-heels-about-return-of-hero-shoe-tosser.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 09 Sep 2009 3:12:51 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/56615/india-election-sees-shoes-fly-politicos-duck.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagInspired by the Iraqi reporter who hurled his shoes at President Bush, the world’s largest democracy has picked up the habit, the Los Angeles Times reports. In recent weeks, three people have enlivened India's national election by flinging footwear at politicians—always missing, but sparking much publicity. "Flying footwear are...http://www.newser.com/story/56615/india-election-sees-shoes-fly-politicos-duck.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 19 Apr 2009 17:56:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/55554/shoe-chucker-gets-reduced-sentence.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMuntadar al-Zaidi, famous for throwing his shoes at former President Bush, has been granted an appeal that cuts his prison time from 3 years to 1, the BBC reports. A court of appeals agreed with Zaidi’s lawyers that the Iraqi journalist deserves a charge of insulting—rather than assaulting—a...http://www.newser.com/story/55554/shoe-chucker-gets-reduced-sentence.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 07 Apr 2009 11:50:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/53113/shoe-hurler-gets-3-years-in-prison.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at George W. Bush during a Baghdad press conference has been sentenced to three years in prison, the Guardian reports. Muntadar al-Zaidi had pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting a foreign head of state, saying his actions were "a natural response to...http://www.newser.com/story/53113/shoe-hurler-gets-3-years-in-prison.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 12 Mar 2009 5:24:41 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/51236/trial-postponed-for-iraqi-shoe-hurler.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe trial of an Iraqi journalist who chucked his shoes at President Bush has been delayed until next month, reports the BBC. The court first needs to consult with the Iraqi government on whether Bush's visit to Iraq was formal or informal, according to the judge. Munthadar al-Zaidi is charged...http://www.newser.com/story/51236/trial-postponed-for-iraqi-shoe-hurler.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 19 Feb 2009 8:05:01 CST