Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - a podcast by TRT World

*) Lafarge accused of paying off Daesh

France's highest court has ruled that cement giant Lafarge must be investigated again for complicity in crimes against humanity.

The company is accused of making payments to Daesh at the height of Syria's civil war, to keep their factories running.

It's facing several indictments, including financing terrorism and endangering life.

*) Taliban announce new government

The Taliban has announced a caretaker government and declared the country an Islamic Emirate.

The cabinet is led by Taliban co-founder Mohammad Hassan Akhund, while the Interior Ministry went to Siraj Haqqani, a man on the FBI's most wanted list.

There's no evidence of any of the inclusiveness pledged by the Taliban after their takeover of the country.



*) Guinea opposition leader hails military coup

Guinea's main opposition leader has welcomed Sunday's ousting of president Alpha Conde by the army.

He says the military made a historic act that completes the fight started by pro-democracy groups.

Meanwhile, the deposed president remains in military detention.

*) Boeing in more trouble over 737 MAX

A US judge has ruled that Boeing's board of directors must face a lawsuit from shareholders over two fatal 737 MAX crashes.

The FAA lifted a flight ban on the 737 MAX in November after a 20-month review.

Boeing was charged by the Justice Department with 737 MAX fraud conspiracy, and agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement to defer prosecution.

And finally...

*) Prisoners in Rome treated with Gelato

Prisoners in Rome were treated to tasty ice-creams during one of Italy's hottest summers on record.

The gelato was courtesy of Pope Francis, who sent 15,000 of the flavorful milky treats.

The pontiff's office also set up medical and bathing facilities for the homeless near the Vatican.

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