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Police clash with protesters blocking road to World Cup stadium

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A protester gets taken away by cops. AP
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Riot policemen stand in position
Riot policemen stand in position AFP/Getty Images
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A demonstrator walks next to a barricade. AFP/Getty Images
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A demonstrator receives assistance after being injured
A demonstrator receives assistance after being injured. AFP/Getty Images
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A CNN journalist is taken away by medics after being injured.
A CNN journalist is taken away by medics after being injured. Reuters
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Riot policemen fire tear gas against demonstrators
Riot policemen fire tear gas against demonstrators Reuters
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Riot policemen fire tear gas and rubber bullets during an anti-World Cup protest on the morning the Brazilian mega-city hosts the tournament’s opening match, in Sao Paulo on June 12,… AFP/Getty Images
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A demonstrator stands in front of police during a World Cup protest
A demonstrator stands in front of police during a World Cup protest Getty Images
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A demonstrator (right) wearing a gas mask stands next to a riot policeman.
A demonstrator (right) wearing a gas mask stands next to a riot policeman. AFP/Getty Images
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A demonstrator faces off with riot policeman.
A demonstrator faces off with riot policeman. Reuters