Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki tries to block US President George W. Bush after an Iraqi man threw his shoes at Bush during a joint press conference and signing ceremony at Maliki’s private office during an unannounced visit to Baghdad, Iraq, on December 14, 2008. The trip marks Bush’s fourth visit to the country during his presidency. AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)


