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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German Professor Denies Internship to Indian Male Student, Cites India's 'Rape Problem'

Professor Sickinger of Leipzig University, however, claimed that the Indian male student was denied admission as her lab was full.

Mar 9, 2015

The Chihuahua was found inside the black suitcase (right).

Chihuahua inside Checked-in Luggage Sets off Alarm Bells at New York Airport

The owner of the tiny dog was on the way to Los Angeles and had checked in her black suitcase without knowing that her pet was inside.

Mar 9, 2015

Syria: German Woman Becomes Third Westerner to Die Battling Isis

The deceased German national is said to be in her 20s.

Mar 9, 2015

A video showing a father beating up a man,who tried to rape his daughter, has gone viral.

Chilling Revenge Video: Brazilian Father Films Killing of Man Who Abused 11-Year-Old Daughter

The father of the girl posted the video online as a 'warning that those who do wrong, have to pay for it.'

Mar 9, 2015

ISIS: Beheaded Victim David Haines Helped Create a Children's Story Book in Captivity

The book titled 'Will Daddy Hedgehog Ever Come Home?' will hit the stands on 11 March.

Mar 8, 2015

A fake obituary page on Facebook started the Willie Nelson death hoax.

Willie Nelson Death Hoax: Fake Report Claims American Singer Died on 6 March

The reports seems to have gone viral after a fake obituary page on Facebook claimed that he is dead.

Mar 8, 2015

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau speaks at an unknown location in this still taken from an undated video released by the outfit.

Nigerian Militant Group Boko Haram Swears Allegiance to Isis

Boko Haram leader Abu Bakr Shekau in an audio message said the radical group will help Islamic State 'in times of difficulty and prosperity'.

Mar 8, 2015

The much desired Daylight saving time 2014 starts in the US on Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time 2015 in United States Starts on 8 March: Things to Know

The daylight saving will end at 2am local time on Sunday,1 November 2015.

Mar 8, 2015

Liam Scholes went to school dressed in a grey suit with slicked black hair,dressed as Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey.

World Book Day Costume: School Debars 11-year-old who Dressed up as Fifty Shades' Christian Grey

The boy went to school wearing a grey suit and carried cable ties and blindfolds.

Mar 6, 2015

Afghan men in burqas ask for more rights for women in the country ahead of International Women's Day 2015

International Women's Day 2015: Burqa-Clad Afghan Men Parade Kabul Streets, Push for Women's Rights

The group of 20 men wore burqas to campaign for drawing attention to women's rights in the nation.

Mar 6, 2015

The images of the girl in the strange outfit has gone viral

Kabul: Afghan Woman Stoned, Punched for Wearing Body Armour to Protest against Sexual Harassment

Performance artist Kubra Khademi is now living in hiding at an undisclosed location.

Mar 6, 2015

Isis in the past months have destroyed several historical buildings and artefacts in Iraq.

Mosul: Isis Destroys 2000-Year-Old Assyrian City of Nimrud

Iraqi state media reports claim Isis militants used 'heavy machinery' to bulldoze the ancient historical site.

Mar 6, 2015

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's congress speech on Tuesday morning can be watched live online streaming.

Hoax Busted: Netanyahu to Make Guest Appearance in 'House of Cards' Season 4 is Spoof

The satirical article stated that 'House of Cards' director wanted the Israeli Prime Minister to play Republican challenger to President Underwood.

Mar 5, 2015

Herdsmen from the Kyrgyz ethnic group hold their falcons as they ride on horses during a performance to celebrate the Nowruz festival

Kyrgyzstan Government Faces No-Confidence Vote over Donkey Meat Scandal

The government has been given time till 15 March to explain itself.

Mar 5, 2015

Nigeria: Ex-Chief Justice's Son Joins Isis, Takes Wives and Children Along

The development comes days after the government issued a warning that Isis is recruiting youths from affluent families.

Mar 5, 2015

'Cash-for-Jihad' Scam: Isis Fanatics Stole Money of UK Pensioners to Buy Weapons for Jihadists in Syria

Scotland Yard have arrested three people in connection with the 'cash-for-jihad' scam

Mar 5, 2015

Isis photo report shows residents inside Tikrit (top). A jihadi fighter with an Isis flag at the entrance towards Tikrit.(below left) Isis fighters pose with weapons (below right)

Can Iraq Save Tikrit Civilians from Possible Reprisal in its Fight against Isis?

The civilians in Tikrit are not only at risk from the Shia militia,but also Isis that plans to use them as 'human shields'

Mar 5, 2015

Isis fighters escort the young man accused of stealing a motorbike in Raqqa.

Raqqa: Isis Publically Chops Off Man's Right Hand for Stealing Motorbike

The 27-year-old was taken to a public square where the Isis fighters carried out the amputation.

Mar 4, 2015

Konstandinos Erik Scurfield (kneeling) along with other foreign fighters in Syria.

Who is Konstandinos Erik Scurfield? Former Royal Marine becomes First Briton to be Killed Fighting Isis

The Briton from Barnsley in South Yorkshire was killed in al-Hasakah province, the same place from where over 200 Assyrian Christians were kidnapped by Isis.

Mar 4, 2015

A man accused of being gay, was thrown down from the building by ISIS.

Raqqa: Isis Throws Man from Tower as Punishment for 'Homosexuality'

The man reportedly survived the fall, following which he was stoned to death by Isis fighters in Raqqa.

Mar 4, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

German Professor Denies Internship to Indian Male Student, Cites India's 'Rape Problem'

Chihuahua inside Checked-in Luggage Sets off Alarm Bells at New York Airport

Syria: German Woman Becomes Third Westerner to Die Battling Isis

Chilling Revenge Video: Brazilian Father Films Killing of Man Who Abused 11-Year-Old Daughter

ISIS: Beheaded Victim David Haines Helped Create a Children's Story Book in Captivity

Willie Nelson Death Hoax: Fake Report Claims American Singer Died on 6 March

Nigerian Militant Group Boko Haram Swears Allegiance to Isis

Daylight Saving Time 2015 in United States Starts on 8 March: Things to Know

World Book Day Costume: School Debars 11-year-old who Dressed up as Fifty Shades' Christian Grey

International Women's Day 2015: Burqa-Clad Afghan Men Parade Kabul Streets, Push for Women's Rights

Kabul: Afghan Woman Stoned, Punched for Wearing Body Armour to Protest against Sexual Harassment

Mosul: Isis Destroys 2000-Year-Old Assyrian City of Nimrud

Hoax Busted: Netanyahu to Make Guest Appearance in 'House of Cards' Season 4 is Spoof

Kyrgyzstan Government Faces No-Confidence Vote over Donkey Meat Scandal

Nigeria: Ex-Chief Justice's Son Joins Isis, Takes Wives and Children Along

'Cash-for-Jihad' Scam: Isis Fanatics Stole Money of UK Pensioners to Buy Weapons for Jihadists in Syria

Can Iraq Save Tikrit Civilians from Possible Reprisal in its Fight against Isis?

Raqqa: Isis Publically Chops Off Man's Right Hand for Stealing Motorbike

Who is Konstandinos Erik Scurfield? Former Royal Marine becomes First Briton to be Killed Fighting Isis

Raqqa: Isis Throws Man from Tower as Punishment for 'Homosexuality'

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'