Johnlee Varghese

Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Johnlee is a Senior Correspondent for IBT India. He currently writes on politics and global affairs,with special focus on Middle East.

Email : j.varghese@ibtimes.co.in Twitter: @Johnleeabraham

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Members of the Swiss UNIA workers union display red cards and shout slogans during a protest

FIFA Arrests Spark Twitter Outrage on Migrant Workers' Deaths in Qatar

A recent report has found that by the time the 2022 World Cup starts in Qatar, an estimated 4000 workers would have died.

May 27, 2015

California Earthquake Prediction: Experts Rubbish Claim that Massive 9.8 Tremor Will Hit West Coast on 28 May

Rumours had claimed that California will be hit by a massive 9.8 earthquake on 28 May, 4pm local time.

May 27, 2015

Rumours claim that three teens in Philadelphia were beaten up and raped by the Mexican 'Charlie demon'.

Charlie Charlie Challenge Hoax: Report Claiming Mexican 'Charlie Demon' Beat Teen Girls is Fake

The rumours claimed that the Philadelphia girls had to be hospitalised after they were attacked by Charlie demon.

May 27, 2015

Saudi Arabia Execution Tally Crosses 88 Surpassing 2014 Record Figures

In 2014, Saudi Arabia had set a record with highest number of execution - 87.

May 26, 2015

This is How Spooky Ouija-Board Inspired Game Charlie Charlie Challenge Works

Thousands of youngsters are playing this game, fuelled by 'spooky' speculations.

May 26, 2015

Mucahid Cihad Han has passed a controversial fatwa on masturbation.

Turkey: Cleric Curses Men who Masturbate, Says their Dominant Hand will Become 'Pregnant' on Judgement Day

Muslim televangelist Mucahid Cihad Han has been criticised widely on social media on his recent "fatwa" against those who masturbate.

May 26, 2015

Department of Public Safety Trooper Marcus Gonzales walks on the Highway 12 bridge over the Blanco River which was blocked by large trees after flooding in Wimberly, Texas, United States May 24, 2015.

Houston Flood Live Updates: White Oak Bayou Crosses Danger Mark, Emergency Officials Urge Residents to 'Just Stay at Home'

In the last three days, at least eight people have been killed in Oklahoma and Texas.

May 26, 2015

#AfricaDay 2015: Inspirational Quotes Sayings and Proverbs to Celebrate African Unity

25 May marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union.

May 25, 2015

A member loyal to the ISIS waves the flag in Raqqa

US-Led Airstrikes in Syria Kill 2,217 Isis Fighters, Mostly Foreigners: Report

It is estimated that at least 3,300 Westerners and 100 Americans have joined the Islamic State.

May 25, 2015

Anti Isis cartoon exhibition being held in Iran.

Iran Organises Anti-Isis Cartoon Competition

Artists from 40 countries are participating at the event. Some foreign cartoonists are attending the contest under pseudonyms for security reasons.

May 25, 2015

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (2nd R) waits to hear his verdict at the Tel Aviv District Court March 31, 2014.

Who is Ehud Olmert? Former Israeli Prime Minister Jailed for 8 Months in Graft Case

A lawyer by profession, the former Israeli Prime Minister began his political career in the 1970s.

May 25, 2015

File photo of ruined columns at the historical city of Palmyra, in the Syrian desert

Isis Executes 400 People, Mostly Women and Children, in Palmyra

A Syrian nurse, who also holds an American passport, was among the hundreds killed in Palmyra, unconfirmed reports said.

May 24, 2015

Alex Teeter, 8, places flowers on the grave sites of Battle of Gettysburg soldiers during a ceremony at National Soldier's Cemetery following the Gettysburg Memorial Day parade in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, May 26, 2014.

Happy Memorial Day 2015: 20 Inspirational Quotes to Remind Us Why We Need to Respect Our Fallen Heroes

The Memorial Day holiday, till 1968 was observed as Decoration Day to honour the Union and Confederate dead.

May 24, 2015

A Saudi jet has been shot by Houthi rebels, hours after Morocco, a coalition partner announced that its F 16 has gone missing during a mission in Yemen.

Yemen: Houthis Claim to have Captured Pilot of Downed Saudi Arabian Jet

Some social media accounts posted the image of the Saudi Arabian fighter jet pilot captured by the Houthis.

May 24, 2015

Rescued Rohingya migrants rest inside a shelter at Lhoksukon in Aceh Province, May 11, 2015

Malaysia: Hundreds of Decomposed Bodies of Rohingya Migrants Found in Mass Graves, Says Report

Malaysia recently discovered 30 mass graves containing remains of what is believed to be Rohingya migrants.

May 24, 2015

Isis jihadi bride claims that raping Yazidi sexl slave is a 'great prophetic Sunnah' encouraged by Quran.

Isis Jihadi Bride: Raping Yazidi Sex Slaves is a Righteous Act Acceptable as Per Holy Quran

Umm Sumayyah al-Muhajirah, an Isis jihadi bride, claims that rape and enslavement of Yazidi women is a way of life prescribed by Prophet Muhammad.

May 24, 2015

Isis Takes over Syria-Iraq Border; Fleeing Syrian Forces Leave Palmyra Residents Trapped

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) now estimates that Isis controls almost 50% of Syria.

May 22, 2015

Hoax Alert: Report Claiming Nigerian Restaurant Served Human Flesh is False

BBC recently reported that police closed down a restaurant in Anambra,Nigeria, for cannibalism.

May 22, 2015

Saudi Arabia Wants to Head UN Human Rights Council; Sparks Uproar

Rights group criticise the bid, say that it will be the "final nail in the coffin for the credibility" of UNHRC.

May 22, 2015

Osama Bin Laden worried about climate change

Osama Porn Stash Revelation Rakes up Debate over Type of Adult Content the al Qaeda Leader Viewed

It is claimed that Osama's porn collection, which is "fairly extensive" included recent-vintage video smut.

May 22, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

FIFA Arrests Spark Twitter Outrage on Migrant Workers' Deaths in Qatar

California Earthquake Prediction: Experts Rubbish Claim that Massive 9.8 Tremor Will Hit West Coast on 28 May

Charlie Charlie Challenge Hoax: Report Claiming Mexican 'Charlie Demon' Beat Teen Girls is Fake

Saudi Arabia Execution Tally Crosses 88 Surpassing 2014 Record Figures

This is How Spooky Ouija-Board Inspired Game Charlie Charlie Challenge Works

Turkey: Cleric Curses Men who Masturbate, Says their Dominant Hand will Become 'Pregnant' on Judgement Day

Houston Flood Live Updates: White Oak Bayou Crosses Danger Mark, Emergency Officials Urge Residents to 'Just Stay at Home'

#AfricaDay 2015: Inspirational Quotes Sayings and Proverbs to Celebrate African Unity

US-Led Airstrikes in Syria Kill 2,217 Isis Fighters, Mostly Foreigners: Report

Iran Organises Anti-Isis Cartoon Competition

Who is Ehud Olmert? Former Israeli Prime Minister Jailed for 8 Months in Graft Case

Isis Executes 400 People, Mostly Women and Children, in Palmyra

Happy Memorial Day 2015: 20 Inspirational Quotes to Remind Us Why We Need to Respect Our Fallen Heroes

Yemen: Houthis Claim to have Captured Pilot of Downed Saudi Arabian Jet

Malaysia: Hundreds of Decomposed Bodies of Rohingya Migrants Found in Mass Graves, Says Report

Isis Jihadi Bride: Raping Yazidi Sex Slaves is a Righteous Act Acceptable as Per Holy Quran

Isis Takes over Syria-Iraq Border; Fleeing Syrian Forces Leave Palmyra Residents Trapped

Hoax Alert: Report Claiming Nigerian Restaurant Served Human Flesh is False

Saudi Arabia Wants to Head UN Human Rights Council; Sparks Uproar

Osama Porn Stash Revelation Rakes up Debate over Type of Adult Content the al Qaeda Leader Viewed

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'