Gates hit by Belgian phantom flanners
Published: 05 Feb 1998 12:01 GMT
Showing unerring accuracy, the phantom flanner struck a direct blow on the Microsoft chief, leaving his suit and face liberally covered. The trademark spectacles were quickly removed and a clean-up operation commenced but not soon enough to prevent the world's paparazzi bagging some embarrassing shots.
The thrower was part of a gang notorious for pelting VIPs deemed guilty of hubris. Gates was in the Belgian capital as part of an informal tour of world leaders.
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