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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FTII Pune: Government Mulling Over Scrapping Film Institute or Handing it Over to Bollywood?

The ministry for information and broadcasting has prepared a case file on FTII.

Jul 6, 2015

Israel will build a 30 km fence along its border with Jordan to seal-off the country from any attacks by Isis. File image shows Israeli and Jordanian flag on a border between the two countries.

Israel to Build 5-Metre-High Barrier Along Jordan Border to Prevent Possible Isis Attack

Israelis for long have demanded that Israel fence the border as it was close to the proposed Timna airport.

Jul 6, 2015

A new Isis execution video shows the militant group killing two young men, who were arrested for distributing anti-Isis pamphlets.

Syria: New Video Shows Militant Group Executing Two Media Activists for Distributing Anti-Isis Brochures in Raqqa

The two young men from Raqqa were tied to a tree and shot in the head.

Jul 6, 2015

Isis uses child soldiers to execute 25 Syrian soldiers at Palmyra's Roman amphitheatre in new execution video.

Assad's Soldiers Publicly Burn Bodies of Isis Fighters in Syria: SOHR

A video acquired by the monitoring group shows Syrian soldiers mutilating the corpses of the jihadi fighters.

Jul 6, 2015

Imam Sadiq Mosque after bomb explosion in Kuwait City

Kuwait Mosque Attack: 40 People Including Many Women with Isis Links to be Charged

In the suicide attack on the Shia mosque in Kuwait, 27 people were killed and 227 were injured.

Jul 5, 2015

Nigeria: Female Boko Haram Suicide Bomber Targets Crowded Evangelical Church, at Least 15 Killed

Boko Haram militants had killed over 200 people last week.

Jul 5, 2015

Yousif Abdulatif Shabab Al-Ghamdi was wanted in connection with the attack on two Saudi mosques. On July 3, 2015, he shot dead a policeman before fleeing the scene.

Saudi Arabia: Isis Man Responsible for Twin Mosque Bombings and Killing of Sergeant Shot Dead Near Mecca

The counter-terrorism unit had on Friday tried to nab Yousif Abdulatif Shabab al-Ghamdi, but he killed a policeman and fled.

Jul 5, 2015

Palmyra: New Video Shows Isis Child Soldiers Executing 25 Assad Loyalists Inside Ancient Roman Amphitheatre

After the execution, the video shows Isis fighters destroying the notorious Tadmur prison.

Jul 5, 2015

A policeman inspects the site of a car bomb near the Shi'ite al-Anoud mosque in Saudi Arabia's city Dammam

Saudi Arabia: Security Personnel Killed in Gunfight with Isis Militants Near Mecca

The Saudi Press Agency identified the slain officer as sergeant Awad Siraj al-Maliki.

Jul 3, 2015

Senior Fatah official Azzam Al-Ahmed (L), head of the Hamas government Ismail Haniyeh (C) and senior Hamas leader Moussa Abu Marzouq hold their hands after announcing a reconciliation agreement in Gaza City April 23, 2014.

West Bank: 108 Hamas Members Arrested in Biggest Crackdown by Palestinian Forces

The raids, termed as the largest security crackdown since 2007, were conducted in Hebron, Nablus and Bethlehem.

Jul 3, 2015

President Obama greets guests during the Fourth of July celebration on the South Lawn of the White House, July 4, 2010

Happy 4th of July 2015: Greetings, Quotes and Messages to Share on US Independence Day

This year's celebrations will be special for many reasons.

Jul 3, 2015

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks are watched by thousands across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Live: Best Spots to Watch Spectacular Event in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn [Time and Event Details]

The 39th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will begin at 9.20 pm local time at East River.

Jul 3, 2015

Hundreds of communities on Reddit have shut down after a popular community manager was sacked by the company on Thursday.

#RedditRevolt: Moderators Shut Down 184 Subs as Community Manager Victoria Taylor Sacked

Taylor was responsible for managing the site's popular Ask Me Anything series.

Jul 3, 2015

On 4 July, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia

Fourth of July 2015: 10 Inspiring Quotes from Founding Fathers of United States

On 4 July 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 representatives of the 13 American colonies.

Jul 3, 2015

Isis destroys the ancient statues of Palmyra.

Palmyra: Isis Destroys Ancient Tadmur Statues Using Sledgehammer [PHOTO]

The statues were reportedly stolen by smugglers from Palmyra and later seized by the Isis in Aleppo.

Jul 2, 2015

Pakistani social media is outraged after claims that popular TV commentator Zaid Hamid has been arrested by Saudi Arabia.

Zaid Hamid Gets '8 Year Jail Term, 1,200 Lashes in Saudi Arabia'; Pakistani Social Media Users Say it is 'Fake' News

Zaid Hamid, a self-proclaimed security analyst, is seen as a strong advocate of establishing Sharia laws in Pakistan.

Jul 2, 2015

Afghanistan: Uproar in Kabul After Court Acquits Main Accused, Quashes Death Sentences of 4 Others in Farkhunda Murder Case

The custodian of the Shrine, who was earlier sentenced to 16 years in prison for inciting the crowd, was acquitted on Wednesday.

Jul 2, 2015

A Mayor in a Mexican fishing town has married a crocodile in a traditional ceremony for a second time.

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

FTII Pune: Government Mulling Over Scrapping Film Institute or Handing it Over to Bollywood?

Israel to Build 5-Metre-High Barrier Along Jordan Border to Prevent Possible Isis Attack

Syria: New Video Shows Militant Group Executing Two Media Activists for Distributing Anti-Isis Brochures in Raqqa

Assad's Soldiers Publicly Burn Bodies of Isis Fighters in Syria: SOHR

Kuwait Mosque Attack: 40 People Including Many Women with Isis Links to be Charged

Nigeria: Female Boko Haram Suicide Bomber Targets Crowded Evangelical Church, at Least 15 Killed

Saudi Arabia: Isis Man Responsible for Twin Mosque Bombings and Killing of Sergeant Shot Dead Near Mecca

Palmyra: New Video Shows Isis Child Soldiers Executing 25 Assad Loyalists Inside Ancient Roman Amphitheatre

Saudi Arabia: Security Personnel Killed in Gunfight with Isis Militants Near Mecca

West Bank: 108 Hamas Members Arrested in Biggest Crackdown by Palestinian Forces

Happy 4th of July 2015: Greetings, Quotes and Messages to Share on US Independence Day

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Live: Best Spots to Watch Spectacular Event in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn [Time and Event Details]

#RedditRevolt: Moderators Shut Down 184 Subs as Community Manager Victoria Taylor Sacked

Fourth of July 2015: 10 Inspiring Quotes from Founding Fathers of United States

Palmyra: Isis Destroys Ancient Tadmur Statues Using Sledgehammer [PHOTO]

Zaid Hamid Gets '8 Year Jail Term, 1,200 Lashes in Saudi Arabia'; Pakistani Social Media Users Say it is 'Fake' News

Afghanistan: Uproar in Kabul After Court Acquits Main Accused, Quashes Death Sentences of 4 Others in Farkhunda Murder Case

Mexico: Local Mayor Marries Crocodile for Second Time [VIDEO]

Bangladesh: Al Qaeda Chief for Indian Subcontinent Among 12 Arrested in Dhaka

Fourth of July 2015: History and Fun Facts about US Independence Day

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'