Thousands gather for Navalny’s funeral in Moscow despite threat of arrest
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Thousands gather for Navalny’s funeral in Moscow despite threat of arrest

Thousands of mourners gathered outside a Moscow church for the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny despite a heavy police presence and the threat of detention. Mourners clapped and chanted Navalny’s name as his coffin arrived at the church. Others shouted “Putin is a killer” or “no to war.” Navalny‚ Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most formidable opponent‚ died aged 47 in an Arctic prison on February 16‚ sparking condemnation from world leaders and...