foreign minister. this comes after the blue, red and white flag flew for the first time over what is officially cuba u.s. embassy in washington. the trial of the former dictator and -- dictator finally gets underway. he disrupts the court, screaming he does not recognize his legitimacy. the imf says greece is no longer in default on its loans. the country pays 2 billion euros

to make up for missed statement -- debt payments. this comes as the greek banks opened its doors. i am here on "france 24." the nigerian president welcomed by the u.s. president barack obama and the white house. cooperating to combat the extremist group boko the home. the president sepp blatter showered when he tried to announce to clean up the organizations act. for the past week cuban employees at the cuban intersection washington have

been hanging signs on the fence outside, in six days we will become an embassy red one and then they counted them down. five hundred guests and 30 member delegation of diplomatic cultural and other leaders from caribbean nations. -- 530 member delegation. john kerry will travel to have anna in mid-august to do the same at the u.s. embassy there. a normalization trained the two countries continue. we are john kerry just over half an hour ago meeting the cuban foreign minister and striking a rather cautious tone and what he said. secretary kerry: make no mistake the process of formally recognizing relations between the united states and cuba will go on. it may be long and complex that along the way we are sure to encounter a bump here and there and moments even of frustration. patients will be required.

>> john kerry speaking in the past half hour. -- patience will be required. we speak to a reporter who solve ceremony taking place. >> there were demonstrators and also those celebrating this very symbolic moment. it did take a while after the first phone call between president obama and rival castro. between then and now the they wanted to renew diplomatic relationships. the ultimate symbol they are renewing the diplomatic ties with the cuban flag now flying high outside of the cuban embassy. at that precise moment when the cuban flag was raised, that is probably the chancets were the loudest that the countries are getting closer and things will be easier in terms of travel and trade for businessmen and cuban-american's and cuban

and americans generally. of course there will be protests. there is still one big step to be taken. the trade embargo still in place. those are still in place by the united states. the loudest chants were cuba, yes, but no to the trade embargo. >> the let-up the cuban embassy in washington. the un security council has unanimous we endorsed the deal between iran and six world powers and authorize a series of measures leading to the end of u.n. sanctions that have ihurt iran's economy and a measure to step back and place if they fail to meet nuclear negotiations. the ambassador calling the agreement an important achievement for diplomacy. a change of course. white robes and turbines pumping

his fist into the air and calling god is greatest. prison guards had to force him physically into the darkness he called that he did not recognize the court jurisdiction and vowed neither he nor his lawyers will pay any -- play any part in the trial. without him he was escorted out again. a real test to african justice. the trial coming a quarter of a century after his regime came to an end. crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture. it has taken 15 years and legal maneuvering to bring him to court 25 years from his fall from power. the case initiated by survivors of an witnesses to his regime's rule. >> after years of struggling the victims finally get their day in court. i wish he had the courage and come to the bar and tell me why i was arrested and detained for four years. they have come to senegal to

testify in the trial of the case of the former president and persecutor who ruled from 1990 and determined to get justice. >> the time has come for the victims to regain their dignity. by way of explanation and the hearing, in the course of which the accounts will be reckoned. it will allow these people to get closure. it will allow those widowed to mourn their loved ones. >> the force time of former african leader has been tried elsewhere on the continent for crimes against humanity. human rights lawyer read home b told france 24 it is due to the doggedness of the victims. >> i am here with survivors. the 20th time they have been to senegal pleading their case.

they have been really the architects of this effort to justice. more than anything inc. says with tenacity and perseverance you can sometimes create the political conditions, even to bring to justice even in africa. >> more than 4000 victims of torture in chad are at the trial. they have overcome intimidation and death threats. >> at one morning there were around 200 youth at a cultural center near the syrian border. it was there the federation of social youth discussed plans to rebuild the syrian city just across the border. authorities say a suicide bomber blew a suicide -- blew himself up killing 31 people and wounding many others. authorities say the initial investigation of the islamic state group carried out the attack.

>> the attack of this cultural center in beirut, the explosion ripped apart the country. >> i was sitting inside the cultural center. i heard the blast. when i stood up i saw people lining their wounded. >> bodies were covered with newspaper. the injured were rushed to the hospital. the turkish prime minister said initial investigation showed the islamic eight group was behind the attack. so rich in southeastern turkey is just across the border from the syrian town of kobani, the scene of fighting between the islamic state group in the kurds felt was one backed by the kurds earlier this year. on a state visit to cyprus, the turkish president condemned the attack. >> i condemn on behalf of

buckeyenation whoever carried out this atrocity. we have to condemn terror, no matter where it comes from. >> meanwhile, the prime minister said turkey is beefing up security along its border with syria. >> meanwhile, more allegations of the brainwashing by the islamic state group, thousands of boys old and training groups. this report is one boy who managed to escape. >> propaganda footage by the islamic state group. this organization says the boys are tomorrow's jihadist, but many are held against their will, including this 14-year-old boy who has escaped and wants to remain anonymous. objective with his little brother when they took over his village, he converted to islam and told his people were

infidels who should be punished. >> they told us we have to chop off the heads of the infidels. they said the infidels aren't good, and the islamic religion is the best. they told us to hold the sword and chop off the heads because the infidels yetis are not good. the first time i could not cut it or the second or third time. then they told me how to hold this ward -- the sword and it was the head of the infidels. >> he was detained in a camp shown on the propaganda images. he was describing how they threatened to kill him if they did not act brutally toward each other. >> 1-wood hit by brother and break his tooth. they said if you don't do that, we will kill you, shoot you. i was forced to do it.

>> he and his brother were saved by a corrupt russian jihadist who accepted money to let them go. he asked one of his former friends to come with them but the boy said it was too late, he now wanted to become a jihadist. >> egypt in the delivery of three fighter jets from france, the first of 24 warplanes sold 5.2 euro deal earlier this year. egyptian authorities to -- taking charge of the planes that an airbase in the south of france. critics concerned about karl rove -- ciaro's human rights records. >> they handed over the first three two egyptian officials

that a french airbase. this was a major moment for the company and its directors. >> we took on a challenge, an important one to achieve in just a few months. and we did it. on the technical side and the human side, because we had to train the pilots. i have to tip my hat to the french airmen. >> they were taking the three best -- jets back to egypt tuesday. they will be ready to take part in security arrangements for the newly announced read -- inaugurated suez canal. they will have a far wider role in the region, the threat presented by the islamic state group in libya. >> when terror groups decided to attack 15 of our military positions, we needed an

extremely quick and precise reaction. the only way we could do that with with aviation, something we've been able to make happen, and that has forced them to suffer heavy losses. >> they have been producing 11,000 per year. they will ramp up production in 2018, not just in response to orders from egypt and guitar but other orders on top that are due to be announced in the months to come. like -- >> the money just kept pouring down really. critics of sepp blatter would probably say quite justifiably so. about his week at press conference when a comedian showered him with fake cash. he said fifa will announce a new president next month and he definitely will not be standing. >> it was not the way he had

hoped to start the press conference, just as he sat down, the comedian interrupted him. >> sorry. >> the comedian and through want of cash at the disgraced president. visibly shaken he left the conference room to return a few minutes later to announce the next elections will be held february 26. >> i will not be running for the election in 2016. i have put this at the disposal and there will be new elections for a new president. >> possible successes include if french president. he is considered of favorite according to a source, he has the backing of four of six confederations. he will announce whether he will run by the end of the month. another countered -- candidate,

jordan's prince ali. he has said he is available but yet to announce if he will run. among those who have already announced, brazilian budget -- president legends e-gov -- brazilian legend zico. 79-year-old blatter resigned at the end of may. he has not been personally indicted in the $150 million corruption scandal that thought of an arrested in zurich last may. >> if you are used to traveling on french trains, there is absolutely no way you could not know this little jingle. this area has been turned into a song by pink floyd's david gilmour.

now for the first time he has released the first video for the song, inspired by the french trains announcement jingle. ♪ >> if you knew it, you would certainly recognize it. the jingle composer has been heard on french radio. he received a huge surprise, all call to his office from a man who was a guitarist from the band pink floyd. i cannot stand that jingle. let's have a look at the headlines on the program. we're been seeing those images

under an hour john kerry meeting for the first time with the cuban minister. it comes earlier on in the day with the blue, red and white star flag finding over what is now officially u.s. -- cuban u.s. embassy in washington after historic flag raising ceremony. the trial of the former african president getting underway. he disrupted court screaming he does not recognize his legitimacy. in the imf, greece will no longer default on its loans as the country pays 2 billion euros to pick up for missed -- to make up for missed debt payments. this comes as greek banks reopened their door. a programming note. another big day for greece. >> 2 billion euros to the imf. it also paid outstanding debt payment to the european central bank.

in total roughly 7 billion euros today. of course the bank's reopening. capital controls remain and people are bracing for a new wave of austerity measures. >> the shutters closed and the doors open -- shutters raised indoors open. backing is this after crippling three-week shutdown. they have now commissioned a week withdrawal of 420 euros instead of the daily amount of 60 euros, several other restrictions remain in place as the country prepares to reboot its economy. there will be widespread price hikes as the value added tax falls from 13 to 23% on a range of goods and services prayer restaurant to public transport to basic food stamps. this will bring in more than 2 billion euros per year in 2016. >> they will say the same price. it will go up 10%.

>> of course they are going to suffer. look what i bought, of melon water and two yogurts, nothing more. i just can't afford it. this is part of a bundle of tough reforms demanded by greece creditors in order to order a three-year bailout and eurozone exit. our country's embattled prime minister is gearing up for fresh challenge wednesday. austerity measures caused a new shinny of wrong -- among lawmakers, forcing him to reshuffle his cabinet last week. >> some good news then. but this is the business news. greece is far from out of the woods. >> that is right. it took about six months to get here. a virtual default with the imf.

greece and germany, the biggest creditor, both sides have made concessions. greece has agreed to get this far or even tougher. things look even harder moving forward. >> we certainly need a swift conclusion to the financing needs. from what i understand negotiations are likely to take on the order of four weeks. i very much doubt it will take less than two. if the greek parliament raises any issues during those negotiations, it could take a lot more. >> surely having an effect on the market. >> investors watching this closely, or at least since last week. the nasdaq trading at an intraday high. folks there are focusing on earning reports.

the nasdaq and s&p trading in the s&p. oil down 2%. that is reflecting shell producers in spite of weakening producers. they ate prepared to explain survival plans on upcoming earnings calls. time now for a quick look at the other day business headlines. according to the investigation toshiba and inflated profits more than 1.2 billion dollars over several years. an independent panel found in to two small accounting irregularities dating back to 2008. this was roughly triple in the initial estimate and could lead to overhaul and potential action by regulators. today paypal began trading separately on the nasdaq after officially separating from ebay last week, divisions that will allow paypal to pursue partnerships with e-commerce

giants and looks to compete with money transfer companies like western union. analysts say paypal is already worth more than $50 billion. hasbro's second-quarter results group 5%. revenue just under $800 million. the toy maker said part of the success was the demand for jurassic world merchandise. profit and revenue beat expectations. >> very realistic. think is fairly dry on a historic nuclear deal between iran and world powers. already a rush to make business deals. >> we have been hearing about giant multinational companies trying to get into iran. germany the first major western government to send an official delegation to iran and studio. the german delegation includes 60 people, including volkswagen semen.

>> a fresh start for trade. between iran and germany. mark gabriel weakened the first senior figure from the western government to visit iran afternoon nuclear deal was signed last week. in 12 years of western sanctions and opening iran of four trade. >> german economy and france have a few dozen to remain economic ties. both sides enjoy benefits. >> according to the press, the group includes representatives from volkswagen, siemens and mercy 80's. as well as smaller companies. germany's company heavily reliant -- germany's economy heavily reliant on trade. in 2000 14 germany industry groups tested exports from the largest economy could as much as quadruple in the next several years. >> we hope to make a lot of progress after sanctions are removed.

it seems german companies and the state have political determination to help iran put behind it the era of depression. >> iran hopes to gain its position in the oil market. less than half of what it sold overseas before sanctions were imposed in mid-2012. to further economic ties between the nations, germany and jurong plan to hold an economic conference later in the summer. the last event was in 2002. >> i have my bike. i don't know whether he has. new figures show they are writing their bikes or the never. x retailers have seen an explosion of the popularity of cycling, a sport that has taken off. two british winners of the tour de france. whether it is that's or brits loving the summer, sales are jumping 2014.

2014 they were up two thirds, a year when they hosted the tour de france. that has led to a boom for manufacturers as well. a 70% increase. we have mentioned the two are to france winners includes sir will -- sir bradley wiggins and chris froome. i think cycling in the u.k. is a lot easier than here in france. >> i think london has both rights streets for it. they are white. >> the cobblestone streets. >> everyone was walking across them anyway. a bit of a nightmare. one more story. hackers threatening to release personal details of users from the website ashleymadison.com. i don't know this website. >> good news, your wife will

love you. the logan is light is short, have an affair. a site that price it self in discretion. more than 37 million members of the website. they say they have threatened to release new photographs, sexual fantasies and will do so unless this shiite is shut down. they say they are complaining because the website charges $19 to delete a profile. in theory, they are not taking a moral argument against infidelity, but rather delete my profile for free or we will take your site down. >> that does not sound very fair to me. >> that's not -- l

rom pacifica, this is democracy now!, broadcasting from outside the newly opened cuban embassy in washington, d.c. >> more than 54 years ago at the height of the cold war, the united states closed its embassy in havana. today, i can announce the united states has agreed to formally reestablish diplomatic relations with the republic of cuba and reopened embassies and our respective countries. amy: it's a