McCain was interrupted at least once by protesters from the anti-war group Code Pink, who were shouted down by delegates chanting "USA." The protesters were removed from the hall.

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But on a sweltering day this May the streets were crowded with noisily chanting protesters, all of them demonstrating against the military government of President Pervez Musharraf.

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The atmosphere at the Apollo was electric, with protesters chanting outside and celebrities like filmmaker Spike Lee, former football star Calvin Hill, and political activist Al Sharpton forced to push their way through the crowds and police barricades.

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