U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (2-L) listens as Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi (C) speaks during their meeting in Baghdad, Iraq October 23, 2017. REUTERS/Alex Brandon/Pool
Reuters: Abadi defends role of Iranian-backed paramiltaries at meeting with Tillerson
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi defended the role of an Iranian-backed paramilitary force at a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday in Baghdad.
Tillerson arrived on Monday hours after the Iraqi government rejected his call to send home the Popular Mobilisation, an Iran-backed force that helped defeat Islamic State and capture the Kurdish-held city of Kirkuk.
In his opening remarks at the meeting with Tillerson, Abadi said Popular Mobilisation “is part of the Iraqi institutions,” rejecting accusations that it is acting as an Iranian proxy.
“Popular Mobilisation fighters should be encouraged because they will be the hope of country and the region,” he added.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq claims military push in Kirkuk is not part of larger advance.
Iraq's Barzani isolated by his drive for Kurdish independence.
Russia accuses US coalition of decimating Raqqa.
Syria war: 'Dozens killed' in IS reprisals in Qaryatain.
Syrian regime traps 400,000 civilians in east Ghouta.
US-backed SDF captures Syria's largest oil field from 'Islamic State'.
Iraq's Shia militia 'must go home', says Tillerson. Iraq rebuffs US on Shiite militias.
9 killed in Qaeda attack on south Yemen military base.
Iran's regional status has never been stronger: Rouhani.
Tillerson seeks Arab help in US effort to isolate Iran.
ASIA
U.S. needs to work with others on North Korea crisis: Singapore PM.
Hopes and fears in Hong Kong, Taiwan amid China’s congress.
Donors pledge $228M in new funds for UN’s Rohingya appeal.
Marawi: Philippines declares end of siege as troops find 40 suspected gunmen dead.
Dozens of militants dead as Taliban rival groups clash in Afghanistan.
US Secretary of State Tillerson in surprise visit to Kabul. Tillerson says room for Taliban in Afghan government.
As Tillerson heads to Pakistan, Islamabad wary of deepening U.S.-India ties.
Japanese defense minister sounds alarm on North Korea.
Trump likely won’t visit Korean demilitarized zone during Asia trip, White House says.
Trump to press China on North Korea, trade on Beijing visit.
AFRICA
U.N. condemns arrests of Congo opposition members.
U.S. mulls South Sudan pressure, cutting aid may not work: U.N. envoy.
Aid group says Madagascar plague outbreak yet to reach peak.
Egypt disputes reported death toll from desert shootout.
Egyptian air force says strikes arms convoy at Libya border.
Mogadishu truck bombing death toll jumps to 358.
Jihadist attack on military post in Niger kills 13 people.
Former Boko Haram hostages stranded at Cameroon-Nigeria border.
WHO removes Robert Mugabe as goodwill ambassador after international outcry.
Rights groups blast Egypt's human rights record.
Scores arrested in Malawi after mobs kill 8 suspected 'vampires'.
EUROPE
Hundreds attend Mass for slain reporter in Malta.
Lombardy, Veneto — Italy's two richest regions — vote for greater autonomy.
Barcelona’s vast stadium gives voice to Catalan separatism.
Catalonia's independence movement would FAIL to win a majority in fresh elections, poll finds as leaders hold crucial talks after accusing Madrid of 'a fully-fledged coup'.
Catalonia Spain: Officials 'won't follow orders from Madrid'. Catalan parties mull next steps as Spain prepares to impose direct rule.
Czech president to ask election winner Babis to lead govt talks.
UK PM May says she is 'ambitious and positive' about Brexit talks.
Russian jail frees Vladimir Putin opponent Alexei Navalny.
Well-known Moscow journalist stabbed by attacker; in coma.
AMERICAS
In fresh setback for Venezuela opposition, governors sworn in.
Debate sharpens in Washington on nuclear pact with Iran.
Soldier’s widow angry Trump didn’t know her husband’s name.
Mueller now investigating Democratic lobbyist Tony Podesta.
Power unlikely to be fully restored in Puerto Rico until after Christmas, Army 3-star says.
Venezuelans use bitcoin 'mining' to escape inflation.
Argentina's Macri wins key midterm vote.
Millions return to poverty in Brazil, eroding ‘boom’ decade.
After U.N. troubles, Haiti wary of new justice mission.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
A newly assertive C.I.A. expands its Taliban hunt in Afghanistan.
Air Force general: The battle against ISIS is about to converge in the Euphrates valley.
Leader of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar emerges after reports of his death.
Asean to map out response to likely new ISIS threats.
Germany terrorism prosecution cases soar: report.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S stocks skid as GE tumbles and technology companies fall.
Nikkei hits new highs after Japan election.
Aramco chief confirms IPO as doubts linger.
Cyberfirm Kaspersky seeks to win back trust over Russia spy claims.
Tesla to build wholly-owned Shanghai plant: WSJ.
Amazon says it received 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters.
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