<p>Vivendi Universal SA is in talks to sell its Newsworld International cable network to a group of investors led by former Vice President Al Gore for $70 million, according to people familiar with the situation.</p>
<p>Newsworld International, a cable network that is available in less than 20 million homes in the U.S., currently runs newscasts from around the world. Vivendi Universal left it out of its deal to merge its entertainment assets with General Electric Co.'s NBC. Although the discussions between Vivendi and Mr. Gore's venture are progressing, a deal hasn't been finalized and could still fall apart.</p>