World News Briefs -- October 30, 2019

ABC News Online: Iraqi Prime Minister's main backers agree to oust him amid violent protests

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel-Mahdi's two main backers have agreed to work to remove him from office as protests against his Government gain momentum in Baghdad.

Populist Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who leads Parliament's largest bloc, asked Mr Abdel-Mahdi to call an early election.

When Mr Abdel-Mahdi refused, Mr Sadr called on his main political rival Hadi al-Amiri to help oust him.

Mr Amiri — who leads a parliamentary alliance of Iran-backed Shiite militia that holds the second largest amount of seats in Parliament behind Mr Sadr's alliance — issued a statement late on Tuesday (local time) agreeing to help oust the Prime Minister.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraqi prime minister's main backers agree to oust him. Iraqi PM Abdul Mahdi's main backers agree to remove him.

Basra port operations halted by protesters, Iraq officials say.

Syrian army clashes with Turkish forces in northeast border area: state TV.

Turkey, Russia to begin joint patrols in Syria.

Russia-backed Syria constitution talks begin in Geneva.

Turkey condemns U.S. House for Armenian genocide resolution.

Lebanon reopens after prime minister resigns. Lebanon crisis: President asks Hariri to stay on as caretaker PM.

Lebanon: Army begins clearing roads after PM resignation.

ASIA

Trump snubs meeting with ASEAN leaders in Bangkok.

US Afghanistan peace envoy takes efforts to Pakistan.

‘Side with India and face our missiles’: Pakistan Minister warns New Delhi's allies.

North Korea checking workers for HIV, report says.

UN members divided over China's treatment of Uighur minority.

China warns US that criticism of Uyghur detentions is not 'helpful' for trade talks.

Thai king fires royal guards for 'adultery' as purges continue.

AFRICA

Deadly attack on military base in southeast Niger.

Aid workers killed in South Sudan. Three aid workers killed in S.Sudan, suspending Ebola screening: UN.

Libya: Tripoli's Mitiga airport set to reopen after attacks.

Families seek release of Sudan's detained regime members.

DRC struggles to contain measles outbreak.

Nigeria's Supreme Court upholds President Buhari's election win.

Rwanda opens doors to refugees.

EUROPE

British PM Johnson gambles on an election to decide the fate of Brexit.

Approving PM Johnson's Brexit deal would be top priority of Conservative government: spokesman.

EU's Barnier says risk of no-deal Brexit still exists, trade talks will be 'difficult'.

Hungary blocks NATO statement on Ukraine over minority rights row.

Denmark gives go-ahead for Nord Stream 2 Russian pipeline segment.

Joy in Armenia, fury in Turkey as US House recognizes 'genocide'.

Bulgaria denies visa to Russian attache after expelling diplomat over spying.

AMERICAS

White House adviser tells lawmakers Trump Ukraine call raised national security concerns.

US economy grew at 1.9 percent in third quarter, holding steady amid recession fears.

Chile protests sharpen as calls for constitutional change grow.

Chile cancels climate and Apec summits amid unrest. Chilean president cancels Apec and climate summits amid wave of unrest.

Colombia violence: Dissident rebels kill indigenous leader.

Mexico shows footage of capture of El Chapo son, defends his release.

Dangerous dry winds forecast to sweep into fire-plagued Los Angeles.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Assault on Islamic State leadership not over.

Islamic State silent on Baghdadi death as it searches for successor.

US, Gulf allies sanction Hezbollah-Iran network.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

US economic growth surprisingly solid despite trade war hit.

Aramco IPO will be Saudi crown prince's decision: minister.

Facebook agrees to pay Cambridge Analytica fine to UK.

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