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India Election Sees Shoes Fly, Politicos Duck

By Drew Nelles,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 19, 2009 5:56 PM CDT

(Newser) – Inspired by the Iraqi reporter who hurled his shoes at President Bush, the world’s largest democracy has picked up the habit, the Los Angeles Times reports. In recent weeks, three people have enlivened India's national election by flinging footwear at politicians—always missing, but...   Read full story »

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