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June 13, 2014 12:06 am GMT
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Anti-World Cup Protesters Hit by Stun Grenades and Tear Gas
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Anti-World Cup protesters had barely started to gather at São Paulo's Carrão metro station on Thursday when military and riot police began taking action against the planned demonstration
Stun grenades and tear gas were launched with fury as about 100 protesters grouped and taunted the officers
Brazilian protesters taunted police, branding them "cowards", "fascists" and "afraid of democracy." Some wore gas masks and had vinegar-soaked handkerchiefs to mitigate the effects of the tear gas, fully aware of how the military police could — and did — respond Read more...
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