Germany: Thousands rally against far-right after AfD victory

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Tens of thousands of people marched in around 20 cities across Germany to protest the rise of the far right after the AfD's historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Demonstrators said they were defending democracy as mainstream parties continue to rule out governing with the AfD.

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