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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Yemen Truce Ends 'Within Hours', 10 Killed in Saudi-led Airstrikes

'Fierce fighting' ground fighting also has broke out in the country.

Jul 12, 2015

A nun stands at the scene of a fire in the Church of Loaves and Fishes on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel June 18, 2015.

Israel: 3 Jewish Suspects Arrested over Arson Attack on Church of the Multiplication

The church authorities have blamed extremist Jews from West Bank for the attacks.

Jul 12, 2015

Report claiming that American singer and actress Ariana Grande has joined Isis is a hoax

Hoax Busted: Report Claiming American Singer-Actress Ariana Grande Has Joined Isis Was Satire

The 22-year-old had recently raked up a controversy after she said she hated America and Americans.

Jul 12, 2015

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman following his arrest/Reuters

Top Mexican Drug Lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Again Escapes From Maximum Security Prison

Guzman had last escaped from a prison in 2001 after which he was captured 13 years later.

Jul 12, 2015

Jet Airways Bomb Hoax: Man Detained in Jaipur over Tweet that Forced Mumbai-Dubai Flight to Land in Muscat

The suspect, who is an HR executive with an MNC, will be handed over to Mumbai police on Saturday.

Jul 10, 2015

Isis militants near The Great Mosque in Mosul.

Iraq: Isis Bans Eid al-Fitr Prayers in Mosul, Says it's 'Not An Original Islamic Practice'

Isis recently banned Taraweeh prayers in its stronghold Mosul during Ramadan.

Jul 10, 2015

An 18-year old in a drive-by shooting on Friday in Ansbach, Bavaria killed two people.

Bavaria Shooting: 'Mentally Ill' Gunman Goes on 'Rampage', Kills Two in Ansbach

One of the victims was an 82-year-old woman.

Jul 10, 2015

At least 23 people were killed in a stampede at a charity event in Bangladesh on Friday.

Bangladesh Stampede: 23 Crushed to Death at Ramadan Charity Event [VIDEO]

Local reports claim at least 50 were injured.

Jul 10, 2015

Jet Airways' Mumbai-Dubai Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Muscat After Bomb Threat

There were 61 people on board the flight.

Jul 9, 2015

A wanted criminal trolled the Australian police, after the cops posted a mughshot of his seeking information for his arrest.

Australia: Wanted Man Asks Police to Replace his 'Horrible' Facebook Mugshot with Better One

The incident took place after Victoria Police posted a look-out circular seeking information from the public on 25-year-old Daniel Damon.

Jul 9, 2015

No More the King of Good Times? Heineken Gets Controlling Stake in Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Beer

Heineken is now a majority shareholder, which makes UBL chairman Vijay Mallya's position in the company precarious.

Jul 9, 2015

London #Tubestrikes Live: 20,000 LU Workers Bring Entire City to a Grinding Halt

About 20,000 London Underground workers are on a 24-hour strike demanding better pay.

Jul 9, 2015

Italian police on Wednesday seized illegal assets worth $1.77 billion from five siblings working for Sicilian crime families with ties to the mafia syndicates in Corleone

Italy: Police Seize Assets Worth $1.77 Billion from Mafia Family Allegedly Allied with Corleone Syndicate

Some 800 buildings across Italy were seized by DEA.

Jul 8, 2015

United Airlines was forced to ground several of its flights on Wednesday following a computer glitch.

United Airlines Grounded For Over an Hour Worldwide Due to Computer Glitch; 3500 Flights Affected

The Federal Aviation Administration blamed it on 'automation issues.'

Jul 8, 2015

ISIL militants killing captured Iraqi soldiers

Iraqi Court Sentences 24 Isis Fighters to Death over Tikrit Speicher Massacre

Iraq is still actively looking for another 604 suspects, who are said to be on the run.

Jul 8, 2015

A four year old was found dead under mysterious circumstances in wood in Deer Island.

'Baby Doe' Mystery: Massachusetts Police Yet to Identify 4-Year-Old Child Found Dead Inside a Trash Bag

The body of the 4-year-old girl was found in Deer Island on 25 June.

Jul 8, 2015

A file image shows Isis fighters taking Iraqi men condemned to be killed on charges of spying for the government.

Iraq: Isis Executes Woman Journalist in Mosul for Spying

Isis has executed at least 14 Iraqi journalists in Mosul since it took over the city in June 2014.

Jul 7, 2015

Mosul: Isis Blows Up Another Ancient Church in Iraq, 4 Children Killed Accidentally

Since June last year, Isis has destroyed dozens of churches in Mosul.

Jul 7, 2015

A CCTV footage shared on social media show the Saudi suicide bomber, Fahad Suleiman Abdulmohsen Al Gabbaa, entering the mosque during the Friday prayers on 26 June.

Kuwait Mosque Bombing Video: Isis Insisted Bomber, Aides to Document Entire Suicide Attack

In the suicide attack on 26 June, 27 people were killed and 227 were injured.

Jul 7, 2015

Imam Sadiq Mosque after bomb explosion in Kuwait City

Kuwait Mosque Attack: 3 Saudi Brothers Arrested

A fourth brother of the arrested Saudi siblings lives in Syria and has reportedly joined Isis.

Jul 7, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Yemen Truce Ends 'Within Hours', 10 Killed in Saudi-led Airstrikes

Israel: 3 Jewish Suspects Arrested over Arson Attack on Church of the Multiplication

Hoax Busted: Report Claiming American Singer-Actress Ariana Grande Has Joined Isis Was Satire

Top Mexican Drug Lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Again Escapes From Maximum Security Prison

Jet Airways Bomb Hoax: Man Detained in Jaipur over Tweet that Forced Mumbai-Dubai Flight to Land in Muscat

Iraq: Isis Bans Eid al-Fitr Prayers in Mosul, Says it's 'Not An Original Islamic Practice'

Bavaria Shooting: 'Mentally Ill' Gunman Goes on 'Rampage', Kills Two in Ansbach

Bangladesh Stampede: 23 Crushed to Death at Ramadan Charity Event [VIDEO]

Jet Airways' Mumbai-Dubai Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Muscat After Bomb Threat

Australia: Wanted Man Asks Police to Replace his 'Horrible' Facebook Mugshot with Better One

No More the King of Good Times? Heineken Gets Controlling Stake in Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Beer

London #Tubestrikes Live: 20,000 LU Workers Bring Entire City to a Grinding Halt

Italy: Police Seize Assets Worth $1.77 Billion from Mafia Family Allegedly Allied with Corleone Syndicate

United Airlines Grounded For Over an Hour Worldwide Due to Computer Glitch; 3500 Flights Affected

Iraqi Court Sentences 24 Isis Fighters to Death over Tikrit Speicher Massacre

'Baby Doe' Mystery: Massachusetts Police Yet to Identify 4-Year-Old Child Found Dead Inside a Trash Bag

Iraq: Isis Executes Woman Journalist in Mosul for Spying

Mosul: Isis Blows Up Another Ancient Church in Iraq, 4 Children Killed Accidentally

Kuwait Mosque Bombing Video: Isis Insisted Bomber, Aides to Document Entire Suicide Attack

Kuwait Mosque Attack: 3 Saudi Brothers Arrested

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'