The trial of Iraqi journalist Muntader al-Zaidi, who shot to fame after flinging his shoes at former President George Bush during a press conference last December in Baghdad, ended with a relatively light three-year sentence.
VOA: standard.2009.03.12
Two months ago, she spoke confidently of her prospects and talked about wearing ultra-light shoes partly made of rice husks.
The agency recently issued new guidelines for travelers 75 and older so they can avoid removing shoes and light jackets when they go through airport security checkpoints.
