Venezuelan president drones strike, survivors

Nicolas Maduro, the Leftist leader of Venezuela, blamed far Right opponents, neighbouring Colombia and financiers based in Florida for what he said was an assassination attempt with a drone in Caracas on Saturday night. He appeared on TV hours after cutting short a speech to the country's military amid scenes of panic to point the finger at a familiar list of enemies. Officials said two drones loaded with explosives went off during the president's speech. However, firefighters disputed that version of events, saying a gas tank had exploded in an apartment. In an address to the nation, Mr Maduro said: "That drone was coming for me but there was a shield of love. I am sure I will live for many more years." He said initial investigations pointed to the far Right and to Colombia.

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