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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Iraqi security forces and Shia fighters reload a weapon during clashes with Islamic State militants in Salahuddin province March 2, 2015.

Isis Leaders Withdraw from Tikrit as Iraq Backed by Iran Launches Major Assault [VIDEO]

Several villages located on the outskirts of Tikrit have been taken over by the Iraqi fighters.

Mar 4, 2015

A site found underneath the Sisters of Nazareth convent is believed to be where Jesus spent his early childhood.

Jesus Christ's Possible Childhood Home Found Beneath Convent in Nazareth

Archaeologists claim that they have strong evidence to prove that this site in Nazareth is where Jesus transitioned from a boy to a man.

Mar 3, 2015

Jihadi John Audio Recording: Mohammed Emwazi Denied Being Extremist in 2009 Tape

Mohammed Emwazi is heard telling Cage UK activists that 'innocent' people were killed in the 9/11 in US and 7/7 in London.

Mar 3, 2015

A photo of the Isis circular posted in Raqqa by the Sunni militant group.

Syria: Isis Asks Teachers to Repent for Crime of Teaching from Infidels' Textbooks

The school teachers, including those who retired years ago, have been asked to go to the local mosques along with two passport size pictures and a person to vouch for him or her.

Mar 3, 2015

An ISIS fighter looks at a destroyed M113 armored personnel carrier

Isis Executes Four Sunni Tribesmen from Tikrit for Assisting Iraqi Forces

Earlier last week, Isis fighters had taken over 100 men and boys from Tikrit has hostages.

Mar 3, 2015

Boko Haram has released a new beheading video titled Harvest of Spies.

New Boko Haram Beheading Video Highlights its Close Ties to Isis

The Boko Haram beheading video features very similar filming styles incorporated by Isis in its execution videos.

Mar 3, 2015

Iraqi soldiers fire artillery towards Isis targets inside Tikrit

Tikrit: 30,000-Strong Iraqi Forces Backed by Warplanes Battle Isis to Recapture Saddam's Hometown

The Iraqi forces are reportedly assisted by fighter jets to "secure the advance and cut supply routes."

Mar 2, 2015

Isis: Jihadi John aka Mohammed Emwazi was 'Best Employee' at Kuwaiti IT Company

The Kuwait authorities on Sunday interrogated Emwazi's parents and brother.

Mar 2, 2015

Kuwait: Opposition Leader Sentenced to 2 Years in Jail for Insulting Royals

In 2012, al Barrak had criticised the ruling Al Sabah for manipulating the electoral system.

Mar 2, 2015

Dhaka: Main Suspect behind American Blogger Avijit Roy's Murder Arrested

Farabi Shafiur Rahman was also a prime suspect in the murder of atheist blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider in 2013.

Mar 2, 2015

Lebanese and Syrian Christian Maronites pray for peace in Syria, in Harisa, Jounieh

Syria: Isis Releases 19 Assyrian Christians

Local Arab sheikhs, along with Assyrian leaders, are negotiating for the release of over 200 Assyrian Christians.

Mar 2, 2015

ISIS 'Jihadi John' was a Member of Terror Cell that Plotted 2005 London Bombings

Despite his connections with terror groups, Emwazi was able to evade surveillance agencies and flee to Syria using fake documents.

Mar 1, 2015

Naked man climbing out of the Buckingham Palace window is found to have been a hoax.

Hoax Busted: Video of Naked Man Jumping out of Buckingham Palace Window is Fake

The video shows a naked man climbing down using a bedsheet from a Buckingham Palace suite, which many claim belongs to Prince Edward.

Mar 1, 2015

Over 200 Abducted Assyrian Christians Being Tried by Isis Kangaroo Court

Isis court recently released over 20 Assyrian Christians after it found that they had no links with any militia groups fighting the Islamic State.

Mar 1, 2015

Dhaka: Terrorist Group Admits to Killing American-Bangladeshi Atheist Writer for his 'Crimes against Islam'

Ansarullah Bangla Team has members currently fighting in Syria along with militant groups such as Isis and Nusra.

Feb 28, 2015

Confusion over the exact colour of the dress appearing in a picture in Tumbler has triggered a frenzied atmosphere.

#Dressgate Creator Reveals Science Behind the White and Gold Dress; Other Possible Explanations

The entire confusion over whether the colour of the dress is blue and black or white and gold has now gotten more intense with even celebrities participating in the debate.

Feb 27, 2015

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

Afghanistan: Girl Steps Out Wearing Metal Outfit to Protest Against 'Eve Teasing', Pictures Go Viral

The images show her bravely walking through the streets of Kabul as dozens of men are seen mocking her.

Feb 27, 2015

Dhaka: Atheist American Writer Hacked to Death in the Middle of the Road by Suspected Islamic Radicals

The attackers also grievously injured his wife, whose fingers were chopped off as she tried to shield herself from the machete-wielding attackers.

Feb 27, 2015

A speedboat carrying Chinese illegal immigrants capsized near Macau. Over 10 people are still missing.

Macau: Over 10 Chinese Illegal Immigrants Missing after Speedboat Capsizes

Most illegal Chinese immigrants in the speedboat are from Zhuhai.

Feb 27, 2015

Banksy in Gaza: British Street Artist Goes Undercover in Strip, Releases Mini Documentary on Palestine

The video and the graffiti works by Banksy paint a grim picture of the life of ordinary Palestinians.

Feb 26, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Isis Leaders Withdraw from Tikrit as Iraq Backed by Iran Launches Major Assault [VIDEO]

Jesus Christ's Possible Childhood Home Found Beneath Convent in Nazareth

Jihadi John Audio Recording: Mohammed Emwazi Denied Being Extremist in 2009 Tape

Syria: Isis Asks Teachers to Repent for Crime of Teaching from Infidels' Textbooks

Isis Executes Four Sunni Tribesmen from Tikrit for Assisting Iraqi Forces

New Boko Haram Beheading Video Highlights its Close Ties to Isis

Tikrit: 30,000-Strong Iraqi Forces Backed by Warplanes Battle Isis to Recapture Saddam's Hometown

Isis: Jihadi John aka Mohammed Emwazi was 'Best Employee' at Kuwaiti IT Company

Kuwait: Opposition Leader Sentenced to 2 Years in Jail for Insulting Royals

Dhaka: Main Suspect behind American Blogger Avijit Roy's Murder Arrested

Syria: Isis Releases 19 Assyrian Christians

ISIS 'Jihadi John' was a Member of Terror Cell that Plotted 2005 London Bombings

Hoax Busted: Video of Naked Man Jumping out of Buckingham Palace Window is Fake

Over 200 Abducted Assyrian Christians Being Tried by Isis Kangaroo Court

Dhaka: Terrorist Group Admits to Killing American-Bangladeshi Atheist Writer for his 'Crimes against Islam'

#Dressgate Creator Reveals Science Behind the White and Gold Dress; Other Possible Explanations

Afghanistan: Girl Steps Out Wearing Metal Outfit to Protest Against 'Eve Teasing', Pictures Go Viral

Dhaka: Atheist American Writer Hacked to Death in the Middle of the Road by Suspected Islamic Radicals

Macau: Over 10 Chinese Illegal Immigrants Missing after Speedboat Capsizes

Banksy in Gaza: British Street Artist Goes Undercover in Strip, Releases Mini Documentary on Palestine

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'