Authorities in Moscow arrested hundreds of demonstrators protesting the exclusion of opposition candidates from city elections, a sign of growing public discontent as trust in President Vladimir Putin declines
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Thousands turned out for Saturday’s unauthorized protest, which city officials had warned would be met with a stern response. Swarms of police in riot gear strong-armed demonstrators to prevent them reaching the mayor’s office. Some protesters were hit with batons before being shoved into buses.
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