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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French Terror Attacks: Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli PM, Jordan's King to Attend Paris Rally

The anti-terror rally that will start from Sunday afternoon is expected to draw some 30 world leaders.

Jan 11, 2015

German Daily Firebombed After it Published Charlie Hebdo Cartoons on Prophet Mohammed

Following the attack on Paris office of Charlie Hebdo, the German daily carried three cartoons of Prophet Muhammad from the French satirical paper.

Jan 11, 2015

Raif Badawi campaign image by Amnesty International

Saudi Arabian Liberal Activist Flogged 50 Times, 950 More to Go

The Saudi religious court found activist Raif Badawi guilty of insulting Islamic religious leaders for which he has been sentenced 1,000 lashes and 10 years imprisonment.

Jan 9, 2015

An image shared by ISIS on war that the group plans to bring to France.

ISIS Hails Charlie Hebdo Shooters as 'Heroes' for Avenging 'Allah'

In the shooting, said to be one of the deadliest terrorist attack,10 journalists and two policemen were gunned down.

Jan 9, 2015

A WhatsApp message claimed that the city is on red alert following an intelligence input, the Bangalore police,however,stated that it was all a rumour.

Three Indian Mujahideen Members Arrested from Bengaluru and Bhatkal; Police Recover Large Cache of Explosives

The police is now on the lookout for a fourth man, who is said to be the leader and it was on his behest that the three men acquired the explosive materials.

Jan 8, 2015

'Stupidity will Not Win,' Charlie Hebdo will be Published Next Week as Scheduled

The remaining staff members of the publication are determined to publish the edition next week.

Jan 8, 2015

Sharif Kouachi, left, 32, and his brother, Said Kouachi, 34, who are suspected in a deadly attack on a satirical newspaper in Paris.

Charlie Hebdo: Who are Brothers Sharif and Said Kouachi, the Gunmen Wanted for Paris Shooting?

Despite being on a terror watch list, Sharif Kouachi and Said were able to carry out one of the deadliest terror attacks in France.

Jan 8, 2015

Sunanda Pushkar Killed Using Same Rare Poison Used on Yasser Arafat

Polonium-210, which is a very rare poison was used for killing former Palestinian leader and also a former Russian agent.

Jan 7, 2015

Terminal 2 building is pictured from outside at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai January 10, 2014.

Threat Message Scribbled Inside Mumbai Airport Toilet Warns of 'Terror' Attack by ISIS on 10 January

Security measures across the country have been beefed up especially as there have been a spurt in terror threats ahead of US President Barack Obama's India visit on 26 January.

Jan 7, 2015

TV Channels Air Sunanda Pushkar's Corpse Images, Cause Outrage on Social Media

Several news channels were criticised by the audiences for their lack of 'sensitivity'.

Jan 7, 2015

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

Pentagon to Probe 'Credible' Claims of Civilian Casualties in US Coalition-ISIS War

The US government has admitted for the first time that there were at least two 'credible' instances when a coalition airstrike killed civilians.

Jan 7, 2015

A group of 16 ISIS executioners featured in the Kassig beheading video executing Syrian pilots are all foreign nationals.

Unidentified Assailants Decapitate ISIS Emir in Deir al-Zor

The unidentified killers wrote on his body "This is evil, you Sheikh" and put a cigarette in the mouth of the decapitated head.

Jan 6, 2015

Saved by the Bell Actor Dustin Diamond to Face Trial for Stabbing

The court asked the 37-year old actor to post a bail amount of $10,000.

Jan 6, 2015

ISIS wants to mint its own coins to introduce the new sharia currency adopted from the Ottoman rulers.

ISIS Diverts $250 Million Budgetary Surplus to Fund its Terror Agenda against the West

ISIS' budget for 2015 also includes 'welfare' funds from which it plans to give monthly wages to the poor and disabled, orphans and widows.

Jan 6, 2015

China launches weapons procurement website

China Launches Military Weapons Procurement Website

The move is part of the measure by the Chinese government to ensure transparency in arms procurement

Jan 5, 2015

BREAKING: Kabul Suicide Attack Targets EUPOL Vehicle; One Killed, 10 Injured

Four foreign nationals who were part of EUPOL Afghanistan were among those injured.

Jan 5, 2015

Young ISIS recruits from 'cub' camps watched in horror as the accused man was beheaded by the executioner.

ISIS Executes over 100 Members with 'Questionable' Loyalty

Anyone who has sworn loyalty to the Islamic State has to follow the orders given by its leadership at all costs.

Jan 5, 2015

Ehsanullah Ehsan,a senior Taliban leader,who has a $1 million bounty of his head for the assassination attempt by his group on the life of teen activist Malala,is found to have been using LinkedIn for professional networking.

Senior Taliban Commander with $1 Million Bounty Found Networking on LinkedIn

Investigations found that the senior Taliban leader has 69 connects and listed 'Jihad and Journalism' as his unique skills on the professional networking site.

Jan 5, 2015

Investigation Reveals AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Flew 'Illegally' on Sunday from Surabaya

The Indonesian government has discovered that AirAsia flight QZ8501 had no permission to fly on the day it crashed into the Java Sea.

Jan 4, 2015

Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond charged with second degree murder is a hoax.

Hoax Busted: 'Saved By The Bell' Star Dustin Diamond Charged with Murder after Stabbing Victim Dies is Fake

The report stated that the man stabbed by Dustin Diamond passed away after his stab wounds got infected.

Jan 4, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

French Terror Attacks: Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli PM, Jordan's King to Attend Paris Rally

German Daily Firebombed After it Published Charlie Hebdo Cartoons on Prophet Mohammed

Saudi Arabian Liberal Activist Flogged 50 Times, 950 More to Go

ISIS Hails Charlie Hebdo Shooters as 'Heroes' for Avenging 'Allah'

Three Indian Mujahideen Members Arrested from Bengaluru and Bhatkal; Police Recover Large Cache of Explosives

'Stupidity will Not Win,' Charlie Hebdo will be Published Next Week as Scheduled

Charlie Hebdo: Who are Brothers Sharif and Said Kouachi, the Gunmen Wanted for Paris Shooting?

Sunanda Pushkar Killed Using Same Rare Poison Used on Yasser Arafat

Threat Message Scribbled Inside Mumbai Airport Toilet Warns of 'Terror' Attack by ISIS on 10 January

TV Channels Air Sunanda Pushkar's Corpse Images, Cause Outrage on Social Media

Pentagon to Probe 'Credible' Claims of Civilian Casualties in US Coalition-ISIS War

Unidentified Assailants Decapitate ISIS Emir in Deir al-Zor

Saved by the Bell Actor Dustin Diamond to Face Trial for Stabbing

ISIS Diverts $250 Million Budgetary Surplus to Fund its Terror Agenda against the West

China Launches Military Weapons Procurement Website

BREAKING: Kabul Suicide Attack Targets EUPOL Vehicle; One Killed, 10 Injured

ISIS Executes over 100 Members with 'Questionable' Loyalty

Senior Taliban Commander with $1 Million Bounty Found Networking on LinkedIn

Investigation Reveals AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Flew 'Illegally' on Sunday from Surabaya

Hoax Busted: 'Saved By The Bell' Star Dustin Diamond Charged with Murder after Stabbing Victim Dies is Fake

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'