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Osama bin Laden's son says his father is still alive

Omar Bin Laden, the son of fugitive terrorist Osama Bin Laden, has said that he believes his father is still alive, although he does not know where he is.

Mr Bin Laden, 29, said he still loved his father, but he does not want to be like him.

Mr Bin Laden also spoke about his love of American culture, saying that he enjoys Jim Carrey films, American football, rock music and even Laurel And Hardy....

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