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Numerous events are due to be held in Dresden on Tuesday to commemorate the destruction of the the eastern German city in World War II 78 years ago. With the traditional human chain through the historic centre and across the river Elbe, politicians and society want to send a particularly strong signal for peace and democracy this year. A large number of protests against the appropriation of the anniversary by right-wing extremists have once again been announced, with the police saying they are prepared. At the exact time of the first attack on February 13, 1945, the bells of the city centre ch…

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