Libya's parliament ejects 'failed' prime minister

Ali Zeidan has been criticized, opposed, and even briefly kidnapped since taking office as interim prime minister in October 2012.

UK trade deficit narrows but remains on track for another poor year

Britain's trade deficit narrowed slightly in November, but remained on track to record another poor year for the balance of payments.

Iran, big powers extend talks despite split over sanctions

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iran accused world powers on Thursday of creating "a difficult atmosphere" in talks on its atomic energy program, signaling a setback in efforts to reach an agreement that would allay their fears that Iran is secretly trying to develop nuclear bombs.