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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Turkey Warns of Isis Attack on Embassies of US-led Coalition Members in Ankara

The Turkish intelligence agency has warned that Isis might use its Turkish fighters also in its operation in Ankara.

Feb 20, 2015

Putin a Violent Drunk who Beat Up his Wife and Groped Woman, Says New Documentary

The German documentary 'Putin The Man' claims that Russian president had a facelift operation in 2010.

Feb 20, 2015

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: New Images Emerge of a Bespectacled, Balding Isis Leader

A high school record of the Isis leader showed that as a boy al Baghdadi struggled in English the most.

Feb 20, 2015

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Opening Weekend Box Office Collection

Social Media Users Curious after Fake Report claims 3 Died Re-Enacting Erotic Scenes from '50 Shades of Grey'

The report claimed that three people have died in Portland while re-enacting a scene from the erotic drama.

Feb 19, 2015

Isis 'Executes' 18 Jihadi Fighters who Fled Battle Against Kurdish Forces

The Islamic State fighters recently faced a crushing defeat against the Kurds.

Feb 19, 2015

A British RAF Typhoon shadows a Russian Bear-H bomber

Russian Military Aircraft Violate English Airspace Again

This is the second time in last 20 days that Russian fighters jets have entered British airspace.

Feb 19, 2015

Paris Metro racism incident went viral after commuters uploaded the entire incident online.

Paris Metro Racism Victim Wants Police to 'Nab and Lock Up' Chelsea Fans

The 33-year said that he was too embarrassed to share his ordeal with even his wife and children until the video went viral.

Feb 19, 2015

The issue 7 of ISIS' English propaganda magazine carries a report on the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians kidnapped in Libya.

Egyptian President Visits Border with Libya; Isis Convoy Parades in Defiance After Airstrikes

The Egyptian President also met with fighter jet pilots, who bombed Isis targets at an air base located near the Libya border.

Feb 19, 2015

An ISIS video showed 17 Peshmerga soldiers being paraded in cages.

Kurdish President Barzani Warns Isis Not to Harm 17 Peshmerga Fighters

The Islamic State militants earlier last week attacked Kirkuk and paraded the 17 Peshmerga fighters held captive inside a cage

Feb 18, 2015

FBI to Investigate if Detroit Bus Stop Stabbing was a Hate Crime

The assailent, who told police that he was a Muslim, stabbed a man five times after asking him- 'Are you Muslims?'

Feb 18, 2015

Members of the Iraqi security forces patrol an area near the borders between Karbala Province and Anbar Province

Isis: 45 Iraqis, Including Army Men 'Burnt Alive' in al-Baghdadi

Iraqi security forces fear more killings as Isis fighters have surrounded a compound housing the families of security personnel

Feb 18, 2015

An ISIS army police mans a traffic junction in Mosul

Isis Shoots Pregnant Woman and Husband on the Way to Hospital for Breaking Curfew

Isis' special night squad in several Syrian towns has been given special orders to shoot or arrest anyone who is found on the streets during curfew time.

Feb 18, 2015

Fighting Isis: Baghdadi's Uncle Arrested as More Foreign Fighters Arrive to Help Iraqi Militia

The arrested commanders are key leaders responsible for several Isis operations in Samarra.

Feb 17, 2015

'ISIS Releases 17 Peshmerga Fighters in Exchange for 105 Militants' is Hoax

Several social media users also posted picture claiming that the family members of the 17 Peshmerga captives were waiting in an ISIS area to take the soldiers home.

Feb 17, 2015

At least 35 More Egyptians Kidnapped by ISIS-Affliate Ansar al-Sharia

Egypt earlier bombed several ISIS targets,after the Islamic State militants posted a brutal video showing the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians.

Feb 17, 2015

Hate message sprayed on Hindu temple in Seattle on the eve of Mahashivratri.

Seattle Hindu Temple Sprayed with Swastika, Hate Message on Mahashivratri; India Reacts with Outrage

Local temple authorities claim that a similar incident had taken place a few years back, but they had chosen to ignore it.

Feb 17, 2015

Families of Captured Peshmerga Fighters Want Kirkuk to Negotiate with ISIS

The families want to broker a deal with the Islamic State militants for the release of the Peshmerga soldiers.

Feb 15, 2015

Yazidi boy dies in car accident after escaping to US from ISIS.

5-Year-Old Yazidi Boy Killed in Car Accident in Arizona After Escaping ISIS in Iraq

The boy was crossing the road with his parents, when Alaa broke away when he was hit by a moving car.

Feb 15, 2015

Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, who has faced death threats for caricaturing prophet Muhammad was present at the cafe,when gunman opened fire through the glass window on Saturday.

Copenhagen Shootings: 2 Killed, 5 Injured after Terrorist Attacks at Cafe, Synagogue

The twin shooting attacks unfolded with the gunman firing with an automatic on Saturday afternoon around 4pm local time at an event in the cafe.

Feb 15, 2015

Durban University Student Group Retracts Call to 'Expel All Jews': Report

A student body leader said the demand was not to expel all Jews but its call to deregister "Zionists", whom he described as students funded by the Israeli government.

Feb 13, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Turkey Warns of Isis Attack on Embassies of US-led Coalition Members in Ankara

Putin a Violent Drunk who Beat Up his Wife and Groped Woman, Says New Documentary

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: New Images Emerge of a Bespectacled, Balding Isis Leader

Social Media Users Curious after Fake Report claims 3 Died Re-Enacting Erotic Scenes from '50 Shades of Grey'

Isis 'Executes' 18 Jihadi Fighters who Fled Battle Against Kurdish Forces

Russian Military Aircraft Violate English Airspace Again

Paris Metro Racism Victim Wants Police to 'Nab and Lock Up' Chelsea Fans

Egyptian President Visits Border with Libya; Isis Convoy Parades in Defiance After Airstrikes

Kurdish President Barzani Warns Isis Not to Harm 17 Peshmerga Fighters

FBI to Investigate if Detroit Bus Stop Stabbing was a Hate Crime

Isis: 45 Iraqis, Including Army Men 'Burnt Alive' in al-Baghdadi

Isis Shoots Pregnant Woman and Husband on the Way to Hospital for Breaking Curfew

Fighting Isis: Baghdadi's Uncle Arrested as More Foreign Fighters Arrive to Help Iraqi Militia

'ISIS Releases 17 Peshmerga Fighters in Exchange for 105 Militants' is Hoax

At least 35 More Egyptians Kidnapped by ISIS-Affliate Ansar al-Sharia

Seattle Hindu Temple Sprayed with Swastika, Hate Message on Mahashivratri; India Reacts with Outrage

Families of Captured Peshmerga Fighters Want Kirkuk to Negotiate with ISIS

5-Year-Old Yazidi Boy Killed in Car Accident in Arizona After Escaping ISIS in Iraq

Copenhagen Shootings: 2 Killed, 5 Injured after Terrorist Attacks at Cafe, Synagogue

Durban University Student Group Retracts Call to 'Expel All Jews': Report

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'