Angela Merkel targeted with abuse as Germany marks Unification day

Hundreds of far-right protesters shouted abuse at Chancellor Angela Merkel as German leaders gathered in the eastern city of Dresden to celebrate the anniversary of the country's reunification 26 years ago.

The protesters shouted "Merkel must go" and "traitor" as the Chancellor left the city's Frauenkirche church after a morning ecumenical service. Ms Merkel has been harshly criticised in some quarters for her welcoming refugee policy, and Dresden has been a centre of the criticism.