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Associated Press

Slovakian prime minister shot. Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is fighting for his life after he was shot by an assailant following a political event on May 15. The shooting sent shockwaves across Europe a few weeks before EU parliament elections. Leaders from across the political divide are denouncing the apparent assassination attempt against the populist, pro-Russian leader, calling it an attack on democracy. Mr. Fico returned to power in Slovakia last year. Having previously served twice as prime minister, from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2018, the 59-year-old’s third term made him the longest-serving head of government in Slovakia.