Minister's murder casts shadow as Swedes vote on euro

Swedes were today voting on whether to adopt the euro after a shadow was cast over the referendum by the murder of Foreign Minister Anna Lindh.

The attack on Lindh, which police said did not appear politically motivated, came on Wednesday in the final stages of campaigning, as she and other euro supporters stepped up efforts to convince voters that Sweden should join the common currency used by 12 European countries.