STOCKHOLM, Oct 26 - Swedish Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist said on Monday she was handing the process of forming a government back to parliament speaker Andreas Norlen, as widely expected, after he tasked her a week ago with trying. Read more at straitstimes.com.

STOCKHOLM, Oct 19 - Sweden's parliament speaker said on Monday he has asked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to explore the grounds for the formation of a new government, giving her one week to meet with other parties. Read more at straitstimes.com.