Workers' strike halts mining operations at major iron ore site in Guinea

Workers striking over a pay dispute have halted mining since last week on the two blocks of Guinea's giant Simandou iron ore project operated by a consortium led by China's Baowu Resources, four sources told Reuters.

Moroccans protest Israel death penalty law at pro-Palestinian rally

Thousands of Moroccans gathered in Rabat on Sunday to voice their support for the Palestinian cause and protest a new Israeli law that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted of attacks.