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Political violence is on the rise again, at home and abroad
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Political violence is on the rise again, at home and abroad

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump is among many such threats faced by leaders or high-profile candidates in recent years. In democracies worldwide, there's a resurgence in political violence and violent political language, driven by deepening polarization, hardened viewpoints, and the perception of political differences as existential threats.

​Slovkia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is in serious condition after being severely wounded in an assassination attempt.
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Slovakia "on the brink" after PM shot

Robert Fico, the outspoken, nationalistic prime minister of Slovakia, was severely wounded in an assassination attempt on Wednesday.

Leaders of various political parties attend a televised debate ahead of Slovak early parliamentary election.
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Will Slovakia elect a pro-Russian premier?

On Saturday, Slovaks hit the polls in an election that has Brussels and Washington on edge. The wily left-wing, populist former PM Robert Fico, who wants to end support for neighboring Ukraine and block the country’s accession to NATO and the EU, is running neck-and-neck with the liberal Progressive Slovakia party.