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 aerial footage shot by a drone shows a multi-storey control tower of the Sergey Prokofiev International Airport damaged by shelling during fighting between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian government forces, in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine.

Peace Negotiations Fail as Donetsk Rebel Leader Goes on the 'Offensive'; UN Alarmed

According to UN, more than 5,000 people have been killed since April.

Jan 23, 2015

Peshmerga Forces on their way to the Kurdish town of Kobani,Syria.

Anti-ISIS London Meeting: Kurdish Leader Barzani Upset Over Not Being Invited

Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani stated that he was 'disappointed' with the coalition members as they have ignored the sacrifice of the Peshmerga fighters.

Jan 23, 2015

ISIS showing the destruction in ISIS-held areas of Salahuddin province following a U.S.lead coalition bombing.

Air Strikes by US-led Coalition Killed 6,000 Islamic State Fighters

The figure has been confirmed by the US command center, which coordinates the airstrikes.

Jan 23, 2015

Islamic State Army police outside its newly setup police station in Mosul

John Kerry and Philip Hammond to Co-Host Anti-ISIS Talks with 21 Countries in London

The countries will discuss on military strategy to assist ground forces fighting Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.

Jan 22, 2015

French Foreign Legion soldiers during an operation near Kabul,Afghanistan

Dozens from French Special Forces, Foreign Legion Join ISIS

A former special forces soldiers is now heading a jihadists units in Syria for ISIS.

Jan 22, 2015

US Senate Makes it Official: Republicans Agree 'Climate change is Real and not a Hoax'

The senate passed the move 'climate change is real and not a hoax' with 98-1 support.

Jan 22, 2015

Amedy Coulibaly,the Jewish supermarket attacker,who killed four hostages,before he was shot dead by police had uploaded a video online pledging allegiance to ISIS.

France to Create 2,680 Anti-Terror Posts, 3,000 People Require Surveillance: PM Manuel Valls

The country also plans to provide all security officials with bullet proof vests.

Jan 21, 2015

ISIS has recruits from all over the world. This image shows ISIS militants from China.

Missing South Korean Teen May Have Joined Islamic State

The 18-year old South Korean boy reportedly told his parents that he wanted to meet a friend he had met online, in Turkey.

Jan 21, 2015

Men being punished in Syria by ISIS police for playing Music.

ISIS Punishes Musicians in Syria for Playing 'Un-Islamic' Instruments such as Keyboard and Lute

The four musicians were beaten up with sticks and their musical instruments - two keyboards and lute - were destroyed by the ISIS religious police.

Jan 21, 2015

Paris Attacks: France to Prosecute 4 Men for Aiding Kosher Shop Gunman Amedy Coulibaly

Coulibaly took hostages at a Paris kosher supermarket on 9 January, where he killed 4 French Jews before being gunned down by the police.

Jan 20, 2015

7 Israeli Arabs Arrested for Practising Beheading on Animals

The seven ISIS members were reportedly planning an attack on Israeli Druze community, besides targeted attack on policemen and security staff.

Jan 20, 2015

Iran's players line up for the national anthems before the start of their Asian Cup Group C soccer match against UAE at the Brisbane Stadium

Iranian Players Clicking 'Selfies' with Female Fans during Asian Cup may Face Punishment

The Iranian Federation's disciplinary committee passed the ban order.

Jan 20, 2015

ISIS firing squad executed 13 teenage football fans for watching the Asian Cup match. (Inset left,below):A magical goal from midfielder Yaser Kasim gave Iraq a crucial 1-0 win over a 10-man Jordan in the Asian Cup on Monday.

Mosul: 13 Teenage Boys Watching Football Match on TV Killed by ISIS Firing Squad

Their bodies were thrown in the open and left unattended as ISIS had warned anyone against touching them.

Jan 20, 2015

A report by Ukraine Today shows the fully destroyed air traffic control tower at Donetsk airport.

Ukrainian Forces Recapture Donetsk Airport, Release Dramatic Images of Destruction [PHOTOS]

There were reports last week that the air traffic control of the airport was completely destroyed.

Jan 19, 2015

An Iranian daily has been banned for carrying a photo of George Clooney wearing 'I am Charlie' on its cover page.

Iran Shuts Down Newspaper For Publishing George Clooney's 'I am Charlie' Photo

Mardom-e Emrooz or Today's People, a reformist newspaper, carried a cover story on George Clooney's acceptance speech at the Golden Globes.

Jan 19, 2015

John Cantlie, a British journalist,taken hostage by ISIS reports from Kobani.

ISIS to Stream Jihadist Propaganda 24x7 on Exclusive Online TV Channel

ISIS news channel -- The Islamic Caliphate Broadcast -- will air its first programme Time to Recruit on Wednesday.

Jan 19, 2015

Saudi Policeman to be Tried by Sharia Court for 'Secretly' Filming Brutal Beheading of Burmese Woman

The brutal beheading video that went viral across the globe, enraged many on social media with them criticising the Saudi government.

Jan 19, 2015

Alex Malarkey,who along with his father co-authored the book, The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven, earlier last week came forward and confessed that 'he made the whole thing up.'

Hoax Busted: The 'Boy who Came Back From Heaven' Says he Made it all Up

Alex Malarke and his father co-authored the book, The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven, earlier last week.

Jan 18, 2015

ISIS executioners throw two men charged for 'homosexuality' from a roof in Mosul,Iraq.

Iraq: ISIS Militants Throw 'Gay' Men from Tower, Stone 'Adulteress' to Death

The ISIS photo report shows the group carrying out executions for various crimes such as homosexuality, adultery and stealing.

Jan 18, 2015

An anti-Charlie Hebdo protest rally in Quetta, Pakistan.

Opinion Poll : French Split on Charlie Hebdo Cartoons on Prophet Muhammad; 57% Support, 42% Don't

The report also found that almost 57% people in France were against military intervention in Syria.

Jan 18, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Peace Negotiations Fail as Donetsk Rebel Leader Goes on the 'Offensive'; UN Alarmed

Anti-ISIS London Meeting: Kurdish Leader Barzani Upset Over Not Being Invited

Air Strikes by US-led Coalition Killed 6,000 Islamic State Fighters

John Kerry and Philip Hammond to Co-Host Anti-ISIS Talks with 21 Countries in London

Dozens from French Special Forces, Foreign Legion Join ISIS

US Senate Makes it Official: Republicans Agree 'Climate change is Real and not a Hoax'

France to Create 2,680 Anti-Terror Posts, 3,000 People Require Surveillance: PM Manuel Valls

Missing South Korean Teen May Have Joined Islamic State

ISIS Punishes Musicians in Syria for Playing 'Un-Islamic' Instruments such as Keyboard and Lute

Paris Attacks: France to Prosecute 4 Men for Aiding Kosher Shop Gunman Amedy Coulibaly

7 Israeli Arabs Arrested for Practising Beheading on Animals

Iranian Players Clicking 'Selfies' with Female Fans during Asian Cup may Face Punishment

Mosul: 13 Teenage Boys Watching Football Match on TV Killed by ISIS Firing Squad

Ukrainian Forces Recapture Donetsk Airport, Release Dramatic Images of Destruction [PHOTOS]

Iran Shuts Down Newspaper For Publishing George Clooney's 'I am Charlie' Photo

ISIS to Stream Jihadist Propaganda 24x7 on Exclusive Online TV Channel

Saudi Policeman to be Tried by Sharia Court for 'Secretly' Filming Brutal Beheading of Burmese Woman

Hoax Busted: The 'Boy who Came Back From Heaven' Says he Made it all Up

Iraq: ISIS Militants Throw 'Gay' Men from Tower, Stone 'Adulteress' to Death

Opinion Poll : French Split on Charlie Hebdo Cartoons on Prophet Muhammad; 57% Support, 42% Don't

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'