Anti-war protests disrupt Petraeus hearings

Anti-war protestors demanding the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and highlighting civilian deaths disrupted a crucial Senate hearing Tuesday featuring the top US general and diplomat in Baghdad.
One man stood at the back of the wood paneled hearing room screaming "Bring them Home," "Bring them Home" before being hustled out by US Capitol police to a standing ovation from fellow protestors.

Earlier, a woman stood on her chair in the public seating area as Republican presidential pick Senator John McCain began his prepared statement to the committee.

"Senator McCain there is no military solution," she shouted, and held up a banner with an identical slogan.

McCain at first tried to continue speaking, but was interrupted by Democratic committee chairman Carl Levin calling for order.

"I have had this experience previously, Mr Chairman," McCain said. AFP