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Published 12/15/2008 at Reuters: Politics
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An Iraqi reporter called President George W. Bush a "dog" and threw his shoes at him on Sunday, sullying a farewell visit to Baghdad meant to mark greater security in Iraq after years of bloodshed.
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