Topic: Muntadhar al-Zaidi

Juan Williams and others: does controversy produce good books?

Juan Williams, Muntadhar al-Zeidi, and Eva Gabrielsson all landed recent book deals fueled by highly publicized controversy.

How does Iraqi shoe-thrower rank among footwear misusers?

The shoe-thrower comes in at No. 5 on our list of men known for doing something other than wearing their kicks. Read on for the top four.

Iraqi shoe thrower's hero status reveals public distaste for war

Muntadhar al-Zaidi was released Tuesday after serving nine months in jail for throwing his shoes at former President George W. Bush.

Iraqi shoe thrower's case highlights prison abuses

Muntadhar al-Zeidi's release, expected Monday, was delayed by 'paperwork.' His brother claims Muntadhar was tortured while in prison.

In Iraq, Obama underscores support for troops

On a surprise visit that lasted less than five hours, the US president also met with Iraq's prime minister.

World

1 angry Iraqi journalist + 2 flying shoes = 3 years

Muntadhar al-Zeidi was sentenced to three years in jail Thursday for hurling his shoes at President Bush.

Hero or villain? Iraq's shoe thrower faces judgment

Iraqis are split over whether Muntadhar al-Zeidi, whose trial began Thursday in Baghdad, should be condemned for rudeness or hailed for bravery.

Reporters on the Job

Shoes flung at Bush flying from shelves

An Istanbul cobbler capitalizes on the 'shoe mania' sparked by the tossing of his work.

President Bush ducks flying shoes at weird press conference