Man throws shoes at Bush in Iraq

Man throws shoes at Bush in Iraq

BAGHDAD: U.S. President George W. Bush had two shoes thrown at him Sunday during a news conference in the Iraqi prime minister's office in Baghdad.The man who threw the shoes, apparently a journalist, shouted an Arabic phrase, which reportedly translated as, "This is a farewell kiss, dog," media reported Sunday.Bush ducked and narrowly missed being struck by the first shoe, and the man threw a second shoe, which also came close to hitting the president."All I can report is it is a size 10," Bush said jokingly.Bush unexpectedly flew to Iraq Sunday to pay a farewell visit and discuss a recently signed security agreement, officials said. White House officials said Air Force One arrived in Baghdad at 4 p.m. local time, where Bush was met by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker and Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of U.S. forces in the country.