Russia in revolt over election fraud claim

POLICE clashed with protesters on a downtown Moscow square for a second night as demonstrators rallied against alleged vote fraud in Russia’s parliamentary elections.

Thousands of police and troops patrolled Moscow, chasing demonstrators and seizing many before throwing them into police vehicles.

The Interfax news agency reported that among the detained was Boris Nemtsov, a leader of the liberal opposition. Yesterday’s rally followed a surprise Monday night protest by thousands.