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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A photo report by Isis shows the militant group taking a media activist, accused of being a spy, around the city to set an example.

Syria: Isis Executes 'Media Activist' who Documented its Atrocities

The activist was "branded as spy" and shot at point-blank range.

Apr 22, 2015

France: Arrested Islamic Radical, Who Planned to Attack Churches in Paris, Shot Himself by Mistake

The 24-year old Algerian national is also suspected to have shot a 32-year old Frenchwoman in random killing.

Apr 22, 2015

chimpanzee (Wikimedia Commons/Kabir Bakie)

NY Court Allows Chimpanzees to Defend their Rights against Unlawful Imprisonment

The petition was filed by Florida-based Nonhuman Rights Project on behalf of the two chimps.

Apr 22, 2015

3 British teen girls,who had fled the country to become Jihadi Brides, are currently being trained in an Isis camp in Raqqa.

Isis Jihadi Brides of al-Khansa Brigade Flee Syria over 'Horrible Punishments'

The jihadi brides, who were once married to Isis fighters, were recently smuggled out of Raqqa to Turkey.

Apr 21, 2015

Isis Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Critically Injured in US-Coalition Airstrike, Again

A report claimed that the Isis leader was injured in an airstrike that took place on 18 March in al Baaj in Nineveh province along the Syrian border.

Apr 21, 2015

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Above, members of an Armenian community in Romania hold banners in downtown Bucharest April 24, 2012, during a rally observing the anniversary of the beginning of the mass killings of Armenia

Armenian Genocide: 5 Questions You Must Ask About the Mass Killing of Christians in Turkey [PHOTOS]

On 24 April, 2015, many countries will join in to observe the Armenian Genocide Centennial.

Apr 21, 2015

Isis in Mosul Being Hunted by Shadowy Resistance Group: Report

A video released by the secret group reportedly shows them kidnapping an Isis commander from Mosul, who is later shot and killed.

Apr 21, 2015

The 119th using of a Boston Marathon will be hold 20 April.

Where to Watch Boston Marathon 2015 Live Updates: Start Time, Live stream, TV Schedule and Other Info

There are several live streaming sources who will be broadcasting the entire event.

Apr 20, 2015

Ash and lava spew from the Villarrica volcano, as seen from Pucon town in the south of Santiago.

Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption Can Wipe out Human Civilisation, Scientists Warn

The study notes that volcanoes pose an under-estimated threat to humanity.

Apr 20, 2015

Anzac Day Terror Plot: 14-Year Old British Teen Arrested over 'Isis-inspired' Attack in Australia

Last Saturday in Melbourne, the police had arrested five teenagers over an Isis-inspired terror plot.

Apr 20, 2015

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping

Chinese President in Pakistan: 5 Investment Deals that Xi Jinping Promises will 'Transform' Islamabad

The least discussed of the deals is Pakistan's plan to buy several multi-role nuclear attack submarines from China.

Apr 20, 2015

Thames Valley Police is appealing for information to help trace a family of six who have been reported missing and may be making their way to Syria.

UK: Police Appeal for Help in Tracing Muslim Couple Travelling to Syria with 4 Kids

The investigators have found that the family of six were in Budapest last week and from there could be trying to reach Turkey.

Apr 19, 2015

New Isis propaganda video shows execution of at least 16 Coptic Christians

New Isis Video Shows Libyan Militants Executing 16 Ethiopian Coptic Christians

The video also contains interviews with several Christians who have converted to Islam in Libya.

Apr 19, 2015

Isis Secret Service Meticulously Planned out Covert Op to Take over Syria-Iraq

The documents were found on a slain former top Saddam general turned Isis ally.

Apr 19, 2015

A file image of migrants sitting on a boat during a rescue operation by the Italian navy some 60km off the coast of Libya earlier this month. Photograph: Marina Militare/Handout via Reuters

Libya: At Least 600 Migrants Feared Dead after Boat Capsize in Mediterranean Sea

The incident happened in an area off Libyan waters, 198 km south of Italian island of Lampedusa.

Apr 19, 2015

Turkish Airlines CEO Wants Pilots to Wed

After Germanwings Tragedy, Turkish Airline CEO Advises Single Pilots to Get Married

Temel Kotil said it was advisable for all pilots to marry to avoid the reckless behaviour displayed by Germanwings Co-pilot.

Apr 17, 2015

Bomb Scare: Basel-bound Turkish Airline Plane Flies back to Istanbul

The plane changed its route and returned -- escorted by an Turksih air force F16 -- from Bulgarian airspace to Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, local media reports stated.

Apr 17, 2015

Pope Francis listens to Rahmi Yaran, Mufti of Istanbul (right) during a visit to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

Armenian Genocide: Turkey to Convert Hagia Sofia Basilica into Mosque to Spite Pope Francis

Historic Hagia Sofia served as a cathedral for almost a thousand years, till it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in 1453.

Apr 17, 2015

Iranian Cleric Calls for Freeing Mecca-Medina from 'Servitude and Looting' of Saudi Regime

Ayatollah Javadi Amoli told a group of Iranian seminary students that custodians of the Mecca-Medina "should be men of piety."

Apr 17, 2015

Ukrainian Journalist Oles Buzina Known for Pro-Russia Views Shot Dead

Buzina, the 46-year-old pro-Russian writer and TV host, was known for his criticism of Poroshenko's government.

Apr 16, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Syria: Isis Executes 'Media Activist' who Documented its Atrocities

France: Arrested Islamic Radical, Who Planned to Attack Churches in Paris, Shot Himself by Mistake

NY Court Allows Chimpanzees to Defend their Rights against Unlawful Imprisonment

Isis Jihadi Brides of al-Khansa Brigade Flee Syria over 'Horrible Punishments'

Isis Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Critically Injured in US-Coalition Airstrike, Again

Armenian Genocide: 5 Questions You Must Ask About the Mass Killing of Christians in Turkey [PHOTOS]

Isis in Mosul Being Hunted by Shadowy Resistance Group: Report

Where to Watch Boston Marathon 2015 Live Updates: Start Time, Live stream, TV Schedule and Other Info

Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption Can Wipe out Human Civilisation, Scientists Warn

Anzac Day Terror Plot: 14-Year Old British Teen Arrested over 'Isis-inspired' Attack in Australia

Chinese President in Pakistan: 5 Investment Deals that Xi Jinping Promises will 'Transform' Islamabad

UK: Police Appeal for Help in Tracing Muslim Couple Travelling to Syria with 4 Kids

New Isis Video Shows Libyan Militants Executing 16 Ethiopian Coptic Christians

Isis Secret Service Meticulously Planned out Covert Op to Take over Syria-Iraq

Libya: At Least 600 Migrants Feared Dead after Boat Capsize in Mediterranean Sea

After Germanwings Tragedy, Turkish Airline CEO Advises Single Pilots to Get Married

Bomb Scare: Basel-bound Turkish Airline Plane Flies back to Istanbul

Armenian Genocide: Turkey to Convert Hagia Sofia Basilica into Mosque to Spite Pope Francis

Iranian Cleric Calls for Freeing Mecca-Medina from 'Servitude and Looting' of Saudi Regime

Ukrainian Journalist Oles Buzina Known for Pro-Russia Views Shot Dead

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'