Carnival revellers battle the wind and rain after the “Rosenmontag” (Rose Monday) parade, the highlight of the annual carnival season, was called-off in Mainz, Germany, February 8, 2016. Many traditional Rose Monday carnival parades were cancelled in the Rhineland due to severe weather warnings. Low-pressure system Ruzica, bringing heavy thunderstorms and high winds is predicted for Monday, according to the weather department. (Photo by Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters)
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