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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Froome wins 100th Tour The apprentice becomes the master Chris Froome wins the 100th Tour de France with a ride into Paris. Solar plane heads for New York in final leg of U.S. journey NEW YORK (Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun embarked on the final leg of a journey across the United States on Saturday, taking off from Washington, D.C., for a roughly 21-hour flight to New York City. Mandela shows 'sustained improvement' Former South African leader Nelson Mandela still is in critical condition at a Pretoria hospital but "shows sustained improvement," the office of South African President Jacob Zuma said Monday. UPDATE 1-Bankers in line for telecom and media fees windfall LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Bankers working on the sale of the bulk of Vivendi's stake in Activision Blizzard Inc to the video games maker and its management could earn advisory fees of up to $80 million, according to an industry estimate. Stuck in transit? Here's what to do Fugitive Edward Snowden remains in the transit lounge of Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport as he attempts to negotiate his way to asylum -- one month after arriving from Hong Kong. Bits Im Still Waiting for My Phone to Become My Wallet Its long been predicted that consumers would be able to wave their cellphones to buy everything from clothes in a department store to beers in a bar. Why isnt it happening? Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Rocket blasts off from Florida with military communications satellite CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An Atlas 5 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Friday carrying a sophisticated communications satellite designed to provide voice and data services for U.S. military forces around the world. Liberty Global ups stake in Dutch cable group Ziggo BRUSSELS, July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. cable group Liberty Global has increased its stake in Dutch cable operator Ziggo to 28.5 percent, the Dutch company said on Saturday. Qatar grounds a 787 as glitches pile up on Boeing jet DUBAI (Reuters) - Qatar Airways said on Friday it had taken one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners out of service following what it described as a "minor" technical issue, as pressure mounted on the plane maker over possible new electrical problems with the advanced jet. Preview American Tour Features Elite Teams The Guinness International Champions Cup, which began Saturday in Spain, brings together eight of the top soccer teams in the world. Sharing the Wealth as a Comic Book Goes to Hollywood The movie 2 Guns, adapted from the comic books from Boom Studios, opens this week. Thanks to Booms creator share model, both the publisher and comics writer reap benefits. Well Australians Are Getting Fatter Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles but recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed world. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Hezbollah Leader Assails European Sanctions Hassan Nasrallah accused the European Union of bowing down to the United States and Israel, which have long listed Hezbollah as a terrorist group. Turkish embassy in Somalia attacked Three suicide bombers in a single car attacked a building in Somalia that is part of the Turkish Embassy, a spokesman for the Turkish foreign ministry said. Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. UPDATE 1-Ad firms Publicis, Omnicom in merger talks - report July 26 (Reuters) - Publicis Groupe SA and Omnicom Group Inc are in late-stage merger talks to create what would be the world's largest advertising group, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. Wife Goes Into Labor, Mahan Withdraws From Tourney Tournament leader Hunter Mahan withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open on Saturday after his wife went into labor. A fair World Cup deal for Brazil? After some of the world's biggest corporations such as Apple and Google have come under pressure over aggressive tax avoidance strategies, now its FIFA's turn to defend its lucrative financial arrangements with 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil. ArtsBeat Mr. Selfridge to Return for Second Season on PBS The show, starring Jeremy Piven as Harry Gordon Selfridge, the American founder of Selfridges department store in London, will return in 2014. In Tug of War Over New Fed Leader, Some Gender Undertones The choice of who will succeed Ben S. Bernanke to lead the Federal Reserve is roiling Washington as it revives questions about the dearth of women in its top economic policy positions. Does Obama need Twitter friends? A new study says that President Obama is the least connected world leader on Twitter. CNN's Nina dos Santos explains. Number of Catfish Inspectors Drives a Debate on Spending The inspection of catfish is at the heart of a dispute as the House and Senate prepare to work out their differences on a new five-year farm bill. Dozens dead in Egypt clashes July 27 - Egypt denies using live ammunition in clashes where dozens of Mursi supporters were killed.Andrew Raven reports. Mexico's president to undergo thyroid surgery Mexico's president will undergo surgery next week to remove a thyroid nodule, his office said Wednesday. Doubts Start on Day 1 for Holmes and for Jets Jets receiver Santonio Holmes said he was unsure of when he would return or if he would come back this season because of a foot injury. Obama Intends to Let Health Care Law Prove Critics Wrong by Succeeding The law will become vastly more popular once all the nightmare scenarios from adversaries prove wrong, the president said in an interview last week. Genres, Like Sand, Tricky to Pin Down The Manchester International Festival, which ended last Sunday, features pieces that blur the lines between visual art, theater and dance. A Label Mr. Dolce and Mr. Gabbana Dont Like After they were called tax dodgers, the designers Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce went on the offensive, even shutting stores in Milan to protest their treatment. Whats On Friday Television highlights. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Dot Earth Blog A U.S. Battery Recycler Says We Should Keep the Lead In The head of a lead smelting company calls for an industry cleanup but also an end to policies that send lead-containing batteries, and related pollution problems, to poorer nations. Travel Blogging Today Its Complicated In an increasingly competitive field, bloggers need to do more than attract readers. They may also need to find sponsors. Dance Review Tap Internationals Has American, Cuban and Japanese Work The New York City Tap Festival brings together dancers and styles from all over the world. 2 Men Found Guilty Under Cameroon's Anti-Gay Law A court in Cameroon found two men guilty under the country's harsh law banning gay sex on Tuesday, a lawyer said, continuing a string of recent convictions that has drawn international condemnation. Summers' work for financial firms could give critics ammunition NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, a top contender for the leadership of the Federal Reserve, has been a consultant to large financial institutions, including Citigroup Inc, news that could fuel questions about his suitability to head the central bank. Two missing in NY's Hudson River The search continues for two missing people following a boating accident on the Hudson River in New York.

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