EDF readies British Energy bid worth 11 billion pounds (AFP)

AFP - French electricity and nuclear power group EDF was assembling a takeover bid for British Energy worth more than 11 billion pounds (13.7 billion euros, 21.7 billion dollars), The Times reported on Friday.

UN climate chief: US election may help (AP)

AP - The U.N. climate chief said Thursday he is encouraged by the climate views of the three contenders in the U.S. presidential election.

Japan, France to cooperate on climate (AP)

AP - Japan and France agreed Friday to cooperate on climate change and promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.