Nearly, 1,500 arrested at Navalny rallies in Russia
The imprisoned opposition leader's health reportedly is in severe decline after three weeks of hunger striking.
By JIM HEINTZ and DARIA LITVINOVAAssociated Press
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A supporter waves a Russian flag and shouts slogans during the opposition rally in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow on Wednesday. AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko
MOSCOW — Police arrested nearly 1,500 people Wednesday during a day of demonstrations throughout Russia calling for freedom for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose health reportedly is in severe decline after three weeks of hunger striking, according to a group that monitors political detentions.