Germany's far-right AfD celebrate projected win in state election
AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.
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AfD leaders celebrated tonight as exit polls projected a big lead in the Saxony-Anhalt vote.
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