Thousands demand release of TV journalist as footage dominates presidential swansong tour
An Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes, and insults, at George Bush during the US president's surprise visit to Iraq is being questioned over whether anybody paid him for the protest as footage of the incident plays continually on the internet and rolling news channels.
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Iraq to demand the release of Muntadar al-Zeidi, who is being held at the headquarters of the Iraqi prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki.
Much more on Bush and Iraq at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/dec/15/iraq-georgebush
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