Slovakia's prime minister expected to survive shooting, deputy says

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot Wednesday afternoon following a Cabinet meeting in the central town of Handlova.

Fico was "shot multiple times and is currently in life-threatening condition," government officials said. He was transported by helicopter to Banska Bystrica, the regional capital, where he underwent several hours of surgery.

'I was very shocked. ... Fortunately, as far as I know, t