Archive for August, 2011

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VIDEO: Tripoli’s residents enjoy Gaddafi’s luxuries

By Siraaj Cassiem | 27 August 2011

The whereabouts of Gaddafi’s family remains unknown, but their abandoned homes in the capital Tripoli are exposing their luxurious lifestyle. An indoor pool in the house of Muammar Gadaffi’s daughter Aisha has been taken advantage of by curious rebels and their families. Tripoli residents are taking tours of Gaddafi’s compound, which is evidence of the ruler’s extravagance available for all to see.

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VIDEO: Security forces ‘storm’ Syria mosque

By Siraaj Cassiem | 27 August 2011

Activists say one person has been killed in Kafarsouseh, Damascus, as security forces fired on protesters and besieged a mosque.

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VIDEO: The legacy of Steve Jobs

By Siraaj Cassiem | 25 August 2011

CNN’s Dan Simon takes a close look at Steve Jobs’ tenure as CEO of Apple.

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VIDEO: Sporadic gunfire heard as Al Jazeera correspondent reports live from Libya

By Siraaj Cassiem | 24 August 2011

Libyans celebrate their gains, despite remaining pockets of resistance in the capital and elsewhere. Al Jazeera’s Sue Turton, reporting from inside the Bab al-Aziziya compound, says that although Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s stronghold has fallen “fighting is far from over on in Tripoli”.

“It is not yet apparent that the rebels have control of this city.”

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VIDEO: Domestic Intelligence Force: the NYPD After 9/11

By Siraaj Cassiem | 24 August 2011

The September 11th terrorist attacks not only transformed the lives of ordinary Americans, but it also changed the way the nation’s largest police force, the NYPD, does business.

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VIDEO: Gaddafi son denies capture

By Siraaj Cassiem | 23 August 2011

Saif al-Islam the son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has made a sudden appearance in the centre of Tripoli. Only hours earlier rebels and the International Criminal Court had said the 39-year-old had been captured. After jubilant supporters welcomed his arrival Saif al-Islam told journalists his father was safe and well an in Tripoli.

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VIDEO: Libya rebels claim victory

By Siraaj Cassiem | 22 August 2011

Libya’s rebels say they have seized control of most of Tripoli.

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VIDEO: Hacking practice ‘approved’ at UK tabloid

By Siraaj Cassiem | 17 August 2011

Clive Goodman’s side of the story is now being revealed. The former News of the World Royal correspondent claims he did not act alone. The former News of the World Royal correspondent’s allegations could see James Murdoch recalled.

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VIDEO: Collar bomb suspect arrives in court

By Siraaj Cassiem | 17 August 2011

CNN’s Susan Candiotti is outside of the courthouse where suspected collar bomber Paul Peters reported on Tuesday.

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VIDEO: Deadly storm collapses stage at Indiana State Fair

By Siraaj Cassiem | 14 August 2011

At least four people have been killed after strong winds brought down a stage at the Indiana State fair in Indianapolis. As the country music duo Sugarland were about to come on, the stage collapsed, injuring 40 people and sparking fears that more could be trapped under the wreckage. An amateur video posted on YouTube showed a heavy gust of wind blowing down the stage rigging. People in the crowd can be heard screaming.