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Demonstrators took to the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Thursday, June 12, protesting against Brazil's hosting of the World Cup. Police have used brutal tactics in an attempt to quell the protests before the opening ceremony takes place in the city on Thursday afternoon. Reports from the area say police have used tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets to keep demonstrators away from the stadium. Here are the pictures you need to see. (Getty)