Fewer right-wing extremists than expected marched in Dresden on the 67th anniversary of the city's destruction; but 13,000 gathered for a human chain of tolerance in the afternoon.

Germany's soccer integration award puts the spotlight on small projects and initiatives that help kids to learn the German language and acquire self-esteem, team spirit and social skills.

Whether it's Rio, Venice, New Orleans or Cologne, when it comes to Carnival - or Mardi Gras - it all comes down to a few essentials: dressing up in funny costumes, partying and making music.

A typical day usually doesn't include five orgasms, 17 murders and a revolution. Unless you're at the Berlin International Film Festival.