Russia arrests over 4,500 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 more than 4,500 protesters across the country on Sunday, including 1,450 in Moscow. The authorities mounted a massive effort to stem the tide of demonstrations after tens of thousands rallied last weeken