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Slovakia's Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak says that doctors have brought Prime Minister Robert Fico "closer to a positive prognosis". The PM was shot while he was greeting supporters in central Slovakia and remains hospitalised in intensive care. SOUNDBITE
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is speaking but tired and still in a critical state the day after being shot multiple times, president-elect Peter Pellegrini tells reporters outside the Banska Bystrica hospital. Authorities have charged an alleged gunman with the attempted murder of the 59-year-old leader, saying the shooting was sparked by the election win last month of a Fico ally. SOUNDBITE
Media crews set up outside the hospital in Banska Bystrica where Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is staying the day after he was shot multiple times while leaving a meeting. According to a statement from the country's deputy prime minister, Fico's condition has stabilised but remains "very serious". Surgeons spent hours in the operating theatre overnight battling to save the 59-year-old leader. The attack has been condemned around the world. IMAGES
Thousands of supporters wait for the arrival of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at a welcoming rally at a park in Lahore. The three-time Pakistani prime minister is set to return home on Saturday after four years of self-imposed exile, primed to make a political comeback ahead of elections. IMAGES
A crowd of Imran Khan's supporters gather outside the court in Lahore, where the former prime minister is due to appear to answer corruption charges. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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