In pictures: German rally

An anti-racist march through Berlin on Thursday attracted 200,000 people - twice as many as expected. The date, 9 November, has historical significance as the anniversary of a Nazi pogrom against the Jews in 1938.

The Brandenburg Gate was the focal point of the demonstration

President Rau said that Germany would not tolerate barbarism

The issue of racism is now top of the agenda in Germany

The rally was billed as a march for humanity and tolerance

Victims of the 1938 Nazi pogrom against Jews were also remembered

Chancellor Schroeder and wife were prominent on the march