The condition of the victims and the suspect, who was shot by police, remains unclear.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.

The military says he was murdered by Hamas, which has claimed he was killed by an Israeli strike.

The prime minister had earlier vowed that the organisers of a week of pro-EU protests would face justice.

Italian authorities said hosts must check the identities of guests in person

The suspect, wanted for felony theft, was later apprehended and charged.

The ruling party denies any Russian link, but its actions raise questions about Georgia's path to the EU.