Bulgaria to hold talks with US cos over new nuclear reactor

SOFIA, Oct 14 (Reuters): Bulgaria's government gave state-owned energy firm Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) a green light on Wednesday to start talks with US companies on plans to build a new nuclear reactor at its Kozloduy power plant, the energy minister said.Temenuzka Petkova said the Balkan country is looking to...

Gold price rises on US election uncertainty, economic worries

BENGALURU, Oct 14 (Reuters): Gold firmed on Wednesday after last session's sharp drop spurred demand for the safe-haven metal from investors worried about global economic recovery and uncertainty surrounding next month's US presidential election.Spot gold was up 0.2 per cent to $1,895.41 per ounce by 0947 GMT, after shedding as...