Thousands of people have demonstrated against a convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany, blocking some roads and delaying the meeting’s start as the country’s major parties launched their

RIESA, Germany (AP) — A convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party was met by protests on Saturday as it and other major parties launch their campaigns for the country's election next month.

Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is holding a two-day gathering in Riesa to formally nominate co-leader Alice Weidel as its candidate for chancellor.