Release of Iraq shoe thrower delayed

THE Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former president George W Bush is expected to be released today after a day’s postponement, two of his brothers said yesterday, citing delays in processing his paperwork.

Muntadhar al-Zeidi’s family had gathered outside an Iraqi army base in central Baghdad where he wasexpected to be released from prison.

After waiting more than five hours, his brother Dargham received a phone call from al-Zeidi telling him he would not bereleased until today.