Russia's Navalny faces prison as thousands of his supporters detained
More than 5,000 of the opposition leader's backers were detained during huge protests, but they're calling for a new demonstration as he faces a judge this week.
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More than 4,000 detained in Russia protests
More than 4,000 people have been arrested across Russia as protesters take to the streets in favor of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
Tens of thousands join protests in support of Putin foe Navalny
More than 4,700 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring group, and some were beaten.
An update on Alexey Navalny
This month Alexey Navalny returned to Russia and was thrown into jail, sparking protests in over 100 Russian cities. 60 Minutes interviewed Navalny in October.
An update on Alexey Navalny
This month Alexey Navalny returned to Russia and was thrown into jail, sparking protests in over 100 Russian cities. 60 Minutes interviewed Navalny in October.
Russian opposition leader to remain in jail
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny will remain in detention until his parole hearing next week, a Moscow judge ruled. In a rambunctious appearance, Navalny derided the court process as "lawless" before being remanded. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined CBSN from London to break down today's court proceedings and what's next for the high-profile dissident.
Navalny vows from jail cell that Russia's opposition will fight on
As court denies his appeal, Vladimir Putin's No. 1 foe says "tens of millions" of Russians are behind him, and they won't "allow these people to take over and steal our country."
WorldView: EU considers Russia sanctions
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Protesters demand Alexey Navalny's release
Russian President Vladmir Putin has condemned weekend protests demanding the release of jailed Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, and thousands of protesters were arrested. Navalny was detained last week after returning from Germany, where he recovered from a suspected nerve agent attack. Nina Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, was at the protests in Moscow and joins CBSN to discuss. She is the great-granddaughter of former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
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Rescue workers in China extracted 11 trapped miners but also found the bodies of nine who died. Also, more than 3,000 people in Russia were detained in anti-Putin demonstrations across the country, and police in the Netherlands used water cannons and tear gas to clear demonstrators angry over new coronavirus restrictions. Meanwhile, Australian officials approved the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those stories.
Russians protest arrest of Alexey Navalny
Thousand of protesters in Russia took to the streets to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny. More than 3,000 demonstrators were arrested. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Protesters demand release of Alexey Navalny
Thousands of supporters of Alexey Navalny, one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's most outspoken critics, have taken to the nation's streets. The opposition leader was detained as soon as he returned to Russia on Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports on how Navalny is causing a headache for the Kremlin.
Russia accuses U.S. of "interference" after huge opposition protests
Despite thousands being detained at huge rallies, supporters of jailed dissident Alexey Navalny are planning to hit the streets again.
Over 3,400 arrested at protests demanding release of Putin foe
President Putin's most prominent foe was arrested on January 17 when he returned to Moscow from Germany, where he spent months recovering from nerve-agent poisoning.
Russia detains Navalny allies in bid to stem looming anti-Putin demos
Close allies of the fierce Putin critic are rounded up, activists and journalists warned to stay home, and social media companies ordered not to publicize the protests.
WorldView: Alexey Navalny update and more
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny told supporters to take to the streets after he was arrested upon his return to Moscow. Also, Italy's prime minister is barely holding onto power, and China and the World Health Organization are coming under fire for not acting quicker to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, some tennis players aren't being allowed to leave quarantine to practice for the Australian Open because passengers on their flights tested positive for the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.
Putin critic Alexey Navalny detained
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been detained upon his return to Moscow from Germany, where he was recovering from a nerve agent poisoning. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Jailed Russian opposition leader calls on supporters to "resist"
Putin's No. 1 foe, detained in Moscow after poisoning, says he's "seen a lot of mockery of justice," but calls his sudden appearance before a judge "the highest degree of lawlessness."
Putin foe Alexey Navalny detained as he returns to Moscow
This is the first time he has returned to Moscow since he was poisoned by a Soviet-era nerve agent over the summer.
Navalny detained after Moscow return
Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was detained in Moscow after flying back from Germany, where he spent five months recovering from a poisoning that nearly killed him. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Navalny detained upon return to Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny returned to Moscow on Sunday for the first time since he was poisoned this summer by a Soviet-era nerve agent. He was immediately taken into custody.
Alexey Navalny vows to return to Russia
The Russian opposition leader says the Kremlin is doing everything it can to prevent him from returning to Russia after surviving an August assassination attempt.
Putin ends 2020 with new laws curbing press and individual freedoms
Russian leader signs laws expanding his government's power to label individuals and organizations "foreign agents," in what one rights group calls a "witch hunt."
Russia sanctions EU over response to poisoning of Navalny
Sanctions come after Navalny released a video in which an alleged FSB agent admits they placed poison in Navalny's underwear in August.
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Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
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Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
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Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case ordered detained in first court appearance
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Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit
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National Guard member is "slowly healing" after D.C. shooting, governor says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
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Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
2 Louisiana inmates on the run after escape through damaged jail wall
Officials in Louisiana say two inmates accused of violent crimes are on the run after escaping from jail by removing pieces of a wall and using sheets to scale a wall.
For Gen Zers, finding work after college is often a painful slog
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
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"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Here's where minimum wage increases are set to kick in next year
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Officials expand probe into Waymo over robotaxis driving around buses
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
Trump touts $20 trillion in new U.S. investments, but numbers don't add up
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Survivors of Sept. 2 boat strike were waving before second attack, sources say
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Report finds Afghanistan mission was "two-decade long effort fraught with waste"
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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
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Indiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending plan to state Senate
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Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.
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CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
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12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
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CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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U.S., Ukrainian officials will meet again Saturday on peace plan
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Treasure trove found in Egyptian tomb solves ancient mystery
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million for violating EU transparency rules
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Mystery drones seen over Ireland during Zelenskyy's visit
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White House claims Europe facing "civilizational erasure" in 2 decades
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Waymo says its cars are better at avoiding crashes
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