Iraqi PM says troop withdrawal must satisfy all

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Friday that any U.S. troop withdrawal would have to satisfy all parties and protect Iraq's sovereignty.

Maliki, who earlier this month suggested that a timetable may be set for the departure of U.S. troops, would not be drawn on any specific dates when asked by reporters after a meeting with Pope Benedict at the Pontiff's summer residence.

(Reporting by Philip Pullella)