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.

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Burnt-out vehicles are seen at a gas station after it was hit by an air strike in Yemen's northwestern city of Saada, April 16, 2015.

Houthi Rebels Accept 5-Day Humanitarian Truce Proposal of Saudi Arabia

The ceasefire will come into effect at 11pm (2000 GMT) on Tuesday.

May 10, 2015

Unable to bear the constant rape and torture a Yazidi woman,being used as sex slave by ISIS has begged the West to bomb her brothel.

Isis Forcing Yazidi Women to Undergo Surgery to Restore Virginity: UN official

A UN envoy has also revealed that Isis would 'strip' women naked before selling them in its slave markets.

May 10, 2015

Luxury in the Air: Etihad Launches 'The Residence'

Eithad Cairo-Abu Dhabi Flight Diverted after Security Alert

Flight EY650 - an Airbus A321 - was carrying 128 passengers and seven crew members.

May 10, 2015

Yemen: Saudi Arabia Readies for Major Attack, Drops Leaflets Asking Citizens to Flee

The leaflet asks Yemenis to stay away from areas where Houthi fighters were concentrated, for their own safety, a Saudi official said.

May 8, 2015

Protesters are seen behind a fire barricade as they chant anti-government slogans before clashing with riot police in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, April 28, 2015.

Burundi: Man Burned Alive for Suspected Links with Nkurunziza's Party

The protesters alleged that the man was part of the ruling party's youth wing, involved in attacking public rallies opposing the President.

May 8, 2015

A 23-year old Kurdish woman allegedly jumped to death from a hotel to escape being raped by an Iranian intelligence official.

Iran: Angry Kurds Burn Down Hotel after Woman Jumps to Death to Escape Rape [VIDEO]

Local reports claim that an Iranian Intelligence official tried to sexually assault the 23-year-old victim.

May 8, 2015

Nasser bin Ali al-Ansi, a senior leader of Al Qaeda in Yemen had taken responsibility for the Charlie Hebdo attacks.

Al Qaeda Leader Behind Charlie Hebdo Paris Attacks Killed in US Drone Strike

Nasr Ibn Ali al-Ansi was killed along with his son in April in Yemen.

May 8, 2015

President Obama (L-R) is applauded by Vice President Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton during the National Prayer Breakfast at a Washington hotel Feb. 4, 2010.

National Day of Prayer 2015: Live Streaming Info, History and 10 Bible Verses on How to Pray

On National Day of Prayer, thousands of Americans from different faiths gather together to pray for the nation and its leaders.

May 7, 2015

Elderly men sit on the floor in Dushanbe,Tajikistan

Tajikistan to Ban Citizens from Giving Arab Names to Newborns

A host of popular Muslim names such as Aisha, Sumayah and Muhammad will be banned.

May 7, 2015

A woman speaks on the phone as men ride a motorcycle on a cloudy day in Riyadh november 17, 2013.

Saudi Arabia: High Demand for Local Viagra Cocktails Sparks Health Concerns

The local Viagra that is sold as a beverage promises to increase libido.

May 7, 2015

Isis reopens Ninawa International Hotel in Mosul for its top leaders.

Isis: Mosul's 'Hotel Caliphornia' a Big Hit among Social Media Trolls

Ninawa International Hotel in Mosul drew the attention of social media users after Isis announced that it has reopened the 5-star hotel for its top commanders.

May 7, 2015

Saudi Arabia Beheads Five Foreigners, Hangs their Corpses from Helicopter

The total number of beheadings in Saudi Arabia has already reached 79 this year. Last year, it was 87.

May 7, 2015

Andreas Guenter Lubitz, the 28-year old co-pilot of the Germanwings plane deliberately crashed aircraft into the Alps.

Germanwings Co-Pilot Andreas Lubitz Practised Crash Descent During Dusseldorf-Barcelona Flight

Hours before the crash during the previous flight en route to Barcelona, Lubitz put the plane on crash descent five times after the captain left the cockpit for a break.

May 6, 2015

nsa-whistleblower-edward-snowden-an-analyst-with-a-u-s-defence-contractor-is-interviewed-by-the-guardian-in-his-hotel-room-in-hong-kong

Edward Snowden Death Hoax: Russian Interior Minister claims NSA Whistle-blower 'Died at Home'

The announcement was made on a Twitter account, which claimed to belong to Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Russian Interior Minister.

May 6, 2015

Isis Reopens Mosul's Ninawa International Hotel for Top Commanders

The 262-room hotel, located near al-Ghabat forest on the banks of River Tigris, used to be famous for its casino.

May 6, 2015

Personnel remove the bodies of two gunmen who opened fire on a security officer on Sunday outside a venue in Dallas, Texas.

Isis Warns US of More Attacks; Says it has '71 Soldiers' in 15 American States

Isis also noted that its main target was Pamela Geller, the head of the group that had organised Prophet Mohammad cartoon contest.

May 6, 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz

Saudi King Sacks Chief of Royal Protocol for Slapping Photographer [VIDEO]

The incident took place on Sunday when Saudi King Salman was at the airport to receive Morocco's King Mohammad.

May 5, 2015

An Indian national, Siddhartha Dhar, also known as Abu Rumaysah, who fled to Syria from UK to join poses with his baby.

London-Educated Isis Recruit from Hyderabad Killed 'While Fighting' in Syria

Waseem, who was doing his masters in London had fled to Syria in February to join the ranks of Isis.

May 5, 2015

Dancers from Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Georgetown perform at a Cinco de Mayo reception at the White House in Washington

Happy Cinco de Mayo: History, Quotes, Jokes to Celebrate the Mexican Holiday

Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that is more popular in the United States than in Mexico.

May 5, 2015

Who is Bosch Fawstin? Former Muslim who Won the Texas 'Draw Prophet Mohammad' Event

Fawstin draws Prophet Mohammad cartoons to defend freedom of speech.

May 5, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Houthi Rebels Accept 5-Day Humanitarian Truce Proposal of Saudi Arabia

Isis Forcing Yazidi Women to Undergo Surgery to Restore Virginity: UN official

Eithad Cairo-Abu Dhabi Flight Diverted after Security Alert

Yemen: Saudi Arabia Readies for Major Attack, Drops Leaflets Asking Citizens to Flee

Burundi: Man Burned Alive for Suspected Links with Nkurunziza's Party

Iran: Angry Kurds Burn Down Hotel after Woman Jumps to Death to Escape Rape [VIDEO]

Al Qaeda Leader Behind Charlie Hebdo Paris Attacks Killed in US Drone Strike

National Day of Prayer 2015: Live Streaming Info, History and 10 Bible Verses on How to Pray

Tajikistan to Ban Citizens from Giving Arab Names to Newborns

Saudi Arabia: High Demand for Local Viagra Cocktails Sparks Health Concerns

Isis: Mosul's 'Hotel Caliphornia' a Big Hit among Social Media Trolls

Saudi Arabia Beheads Five Foreigners, Hangs their Corpses from Helicopter

Germanwings Co-Pilot Andreas Lubitz Practised Crash Descent During Dusseldorf-Barcelona Flight

Edward Snowden Death Hoax: Russian Interior Minister claims NSA Whistle-blower 'Died at Home'

Isis Reopens Mosul's Ninawa International Hotel for Top Commanders

Isis Warns US of More Attacks; Says it has '71 Soldiers' in 15 American States

Saudi King Sacks Chief of Royal Protocol for Slapping Photographer [VIDEO]

London-Educated Isis Recruit from Hyderabad Killed 'While Fighting' in Syria

Happy Cinco de Mayo: History, Quotes, Jokes to Celebrate the Mexican Holiday

Who is Bosch Fawstin? Former Muslim who Won the Texas 'Draw Prophet Mohammad' Event

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'