In Dearborn, Michigan, about 1,000 protesters marched against Israeli military action in Gaza, action aimed at Hamas police but resulting in many civilian deaths (including several school children). One protester carried a sign saying "Dearborn, take your shoes off!" a reference to the action of an Iraqi protester who threw shoes at President George W. Bush during his recent visit to Iraq. Its stunning that in our global village, an incident involving one reporter in Baghdad who was overcome with emotion and threw his shoes at Pres. Bush could turn into a symbol of resistance around the world.
Dozens of Iranians in the country's capital Tehran have held their own shoe-throwing rally in protest at US President George W Bush.They were showing support for the Iraqi journalist who threw his footwear at the American leader in Baghdad.The protesters waved their shoes in the air before throwing them at posters featuring caricatures of Mr Bush.
In Greece, Some beat shoes against photographs of US President George W Bush, an AFP photographer said. "The Greek police did its job very well," an Israeli embassy offical said.
In Australia, "They have trampled on our soil, so it's appropriate that we throw our shoes back at [Israel]," he said, balancing his young son, Adam, on his shoulders.
In Jordan, Demonstrators burnt American and Israeli flags, while some beat a poster depicting American President George W. Bush with shoes.
And in New Hampshire, students at a high school made a memorial, featuring shoes. (see picture).
The journalist, Muntadar al-Zaidi, is due to go on trial in Iraq, accused of assaulting a foreign head of state.
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