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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An Iranian woman protesting over death by stoning in Brussels

Syria: Woman Escapes After ISIS 'Stones her to Death'

The woman was stoned till everyone believed that she was dead.

Feb 1, 2015

Turkey Deports 9 Indians, Including Children Who Attempted to Enter Syria to Join ISIS

Two of them are engineers and another has a masters in computer science from Kennedy-Western University, California.

Feb 1, 2015

ISIS has beheaded Japanese journalist Kenji Goto.

Japan Says Kenji Goto ISIS Beheading Video Genuine, Vows to Punish Guilty

The video shows a masked assassin, believed to be jihadist John, standing with a knife at the throat of the Japanese journalist.

Feb 1, 2015

A fatwa by an Muslim cleric in Indonesia has triggered a selfie rebellion in Indonesia.

Muslim Cleric Calls Woman Taking Selfies 'Shameless', Women Rain Selfies in Outrage

Hundreds of men and women in Indonesia have started a trending #Selfie4Siauw to mock the fatwa by the Indonesian Muslim cleric.

Jan 30, 2015

A British RAF Typhoon shadows a Russian Bear-H bomber

Russian Jets with Nuclear Missile Capability Intercepted over English Channel

Following the breach, UK summoned the Russian ambassador Alexander Yakovenko to the the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to offer an explanation .

Jan 30, 2015

Afghan and foreign security personnel stand guard at the site of a blast, outside the counter-narcotics office near the Kabul International Airport

Taliban Militant Dressed as Afghan Soldier Kills 3 US Contractors in Kabul

The shooting took place at the military section of the North Kabul International Airport complex.

Jan 30, 2015

Sheikh Abu Omar Maqbool, a former spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban, pledges allegiance to the Islamic State in this still from a video released by an Islamic State media wing

Taliban Captures ISIS Afghanistan Chief Mullah Abdul Rauf, 45 Others

Rauf, who once used to be a member of Taliban's inner circle, recently swore allegiance to ISIS and had started a recruitment cell in Afghanistan.

Jan 30, 2015

Shami Witness, ran one of the most influential ISIS Twitter accounts. He was in regular touch with ISIS recruits from Britain and other countries.

Mumbai Teen Beaten up by 'Islamic Clerics' for Refusing to Join ISIS

Four Islamic clerics were miffed at the boy after his family refused their offer to sent him to train for Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.

Jan 29, 2015

Cuban President Raul Castro: US Must Give Back Guantanamo to Normalise Relations

Castro also demanded that the United States must totally lift the embargo and compensate the people of the country for the losses suffered due to the US blockade.

Jan 29, 2015

In the latest ISIS video,Japanese journalist Goto is seen holding what appears to be a Photoshopped image of the Jordanian pilot

US Justifies Prisoner Swap with 'Taliban - the Armed Insurgent' But Says Won't Negotiate with 'ISIS - The Terrorists'

White House maintained that the US under no situation will negotiate with ISIS, unlike Jordan.

Jan 29, 2015

Vehicles burn Wednesday near the village of Ghajar on Israel's border with Lebanon.

After Rocket Attack, Hezbollah Tells Israel it does not Want Escalation

Two Israeli soldiers and a UN peacekeeper were killed in the missile attack on a military convoy.

Jan 29, 2015

Israeli soldiers stand on top of a tank near Gaza

Hezbollah Fires Anti-Tank Missile on Israeli Military Vehicle Near Disputed Border in Lebanon

There are speculations that the attack that injured four IDF soldiers was a possible kidnapping attempt by Hezbollah. There is,however,no confirmation just yet.

Jan 28, 2015

ISIS has over 45,000 Twitter Accounts to Spread its 'Terror' Propaganda: Report

Despite strong suspension policies, the group has been able to use Twitter to spread its terror ideologies online.

Jan 28, 2015

Sajida al Rishawi appears in 2005 on Jordanian national television after her arrest.

Kenji Goto Release: Jordan Rumoured to have 'Moved' Sajida al Rishawi from Prison in Deal to Save Pilot

A military convoy was reportedly seen escorting a high-value prisoner out of a jail in Jordan.

Jan 28, 2015

The city of Mosul has shown from an highest point in the ISIS video

Mosul: ISIS Firing Squad Kills 10 Doctors for Refusing to Treat Wounded Fighters

The squad executed the doctors when they objected to the group forcing out dozens of patients from the hospital.

Jan 27, 2015

ISIS spokesperson has asked supporters to renew terror attacks in West.

ISIS Spokesperson Asks 'Brothers' to Continue with Charlie Hebdo-style Attacks [Full Audio Message]

Abu Mohammad al-Adnani asks ISIS supporters to use 'an explosive device, a bullet, a knife, a car, a rock, or even a boot or a fist' to kill a disbelieving crusader.

Jan 27, 2015

Wanted Bodo Militant Responsible for Assam Attack Arrested in Bangalore

The 29-year-old, who is the organising secretary of the group, had fled to Bangalore on 19 January.

Jan 27, 2015

Army and police officers loyal to the Houthi movement shout slogans as they take part in a demonstration to show support to the movement in Sanaa January 23, 2015.

Thousands in Yemen March to Protest Houthi Coup

Obama condemning the 'brutal murder' told Abe that US would stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Japan.

Jan 25, 2015

Haruna Yukawa, a Japanese private mercenary poses in Aleppo. The Japanese national has now been captured by the ISIS militants.

White House: Obama Calls Japanese PM, Offers Condolences After ISIS' Beheading of Haruna Yukawa

Obama condemning the 'brutal murder' told Abe that US would stand "shoulder to shoulder" with Japan.

Jan 25, 2015

ISIS Accuses Kurdish Peshmerga Soldiers of Using 'Poison Gas' on Civilians in Mosul

ISIS has vowed to give a 'backbreaking' response to the 'new outrageous aggression' by the Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

Jan 25, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Syria: Woman Escapes After ISIS 'Stones her to Death'

Turkey Deports 9 Indians, Including Children Who Attempted to Enter Syria to Join ISIS

Japan Says Kenji Goto ISIS Beheading Video Genuine, Vows to Punish Guilty

Muslim Cleric Calls Woman Taking Selfies 'Shameless', Women Rain Selfies in Outrage

Russian Jets with Nuclear Missile Capability Intercepted over English Channel

Taliban Militant Dressed as Afghan Soldier Kills 3 US Contractors in Kabul

Taliban Captures ISIS Afghanistan Chief Mullah Abdul Rauf, 45 Others

Mumbai Teen Beaten up by 'Islamic Clerics' for Refusing to Join ISIS

Cuban President Raul Castro: US Must Give Back Guantanamo to Normalise Relations

US Justifies Prisoner Swap with 'Taliban - the Armed Insurgent' But Says Won't Negotiate with 'ISIS - The Terrorists'

After Rocket Attack, Hezbollah Tells Israel it does not Want Escalation

Hezbollah Fires Anti-Tank Missile on Israeli Military Vehicle Near Disputed Border in Lebanon

ISIS has over 45,000 Twitter Accounts to Spread its 'Terror' Propaganda: Report

Kenji Goto Release: Jordan Rumoured to have 'Moved' Sajida al Rishawi from Prison in Deal to Save Pilot

Mosul: ISIS Firing Squad Kills 10 Doctors for Refusing to Treat Wounded Fighters

ISIS Spokesperson Asks 'Brothers' to Continue with Charlie Hebdo-style Attacks [Full Audio Message]

Wanted Bodo Militant Responsible for Assam Attack Arrested in Bangalore

Thousands in Yemen March to Protest Houthi Coup

White House: Obama Calls Japanese PM, Offers Condolences After ISIS' Beheading of Haruna Yukawa

ISIS Accuses Kurdish Peshmerga Soldiers of Using 'Poison Gas' on Civilians in Mosul

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'