Russia arrests nearly 5,000 at wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Tens of thousands of people are protesting across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a wave of nationwide demonstrations that have rattled the Kremlin. Many chanted slogans against President Vladimir Putin. Activists say police detained nearly 5,000 protesters across the country on Sunday, including over 1,500 in Moscow. The authorities mounted a massive effort to stem the tide of demonstrations after tens of thousands rallied last week