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 Egyptian soldier keeps watch at the closed Rafah border crossing, between southern Gaza Strip

Egypt: 2 Consecutive Explosions Rock Gaza Border Town of Rafah

However, there is no clarity on the cause of the explosions.

Jul 1, 2015

A Syrian rebel group has released an execution video showing the killing of 18 Isis fighters

Syria: Video Shows Revenge Execution of 18 Isis Fighters by Damascus-based Jaish al-Islam

Isis had recently beheaded three Jaish al-Islam fighters.

Jul 1, 2015

Islamic state army policemen carry out night patrol in mosul

Mosul: Isis Bans Taraweeh Prayers for Ramadan; Worshippers Flogged Publicly for Disobeying Decree

Isis considers the practice a 'fad' invented by Saudi clerics.

Jul 1, 2015

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi made his first public appearance in Mosul

Isis Leader al-Baghdadi's 'Close Friend' Abu Usman Executed for Planning Coup: Reports

Isis leader Abu Usman was also part of Isis' Shura council.

Jun 30, 2015

South Sudan Army Gang-raped Mother after Tossing her Baby Aside: UN Report

The United Nations notes in its report there were "widespread human rights abuses" and gang-rape was being used as a means of torture.

Jun 30, 2015

Saudi comedian receives death threats for mocking Isis on TV show 'Selfie'

Saudi Arabia: Isis Threatens to Behead Comedian who Mocked Them for Enslaving Young Girls

Nasser al-Qasabi, 53, runs a popular comedy TV show 'Selfie' that is widely watched in many Arab countries.

Jun 30, 2015

Liberia: Boy Dies of Ebola Seven Weeks after WHO Declares Country Free of Virus

Liberia has launched an investigation to ascertain how the 17-year-old contracted the deadly virus.

Jun 30, 2015

Local train crashes into Chruchgate station platform

Mumbai Local Train Crashes into Platform at Churchgate Station, 4 Injured

A railway official admitted that had it not been a Sunday, it would be a "big disaster".

Jun 28, 2015

Over 500 were injured in a mysterious fire during a music concert on Saturday

Taiwan Explosion: Over 500 Injured after Holidaymakers Sprayed with Mysterious Flammable Powder at Water Park

The recreational part was hosting a 'Colour Play Asia' party when the incident took place.

Jun 28, 2015

Hoax Busted: Video of Drone Crashing into Southwest Airlines Plane Over Hudson River is Fake

The special effects expert, who created the viral clip, claimed he made the video out a 'creative challenge.'

Jun 28, 2015

ISIS suicide bomber from Saudi Arabia, Fahad Suleiman Abdulmohsen Al Gabbaa

Shia Mosque Blast: Saudi Suicide Attacker Fahad Suleiman Entered Kuwait on Friday Morning

In the suicide attack at Imam Al Sadiq mosque, 27 people were killed and 227 were injured.

Jun 28, 2015

Isis Kills 146 Civilians in Kobani in 'Second Largest Massacre' Since Announcement of Caliphate: SOHR

The terror group entered the northern Syrian city on Thursday to fight Kurdish YPG militia.

Jun 26, 2015

Isis militants reportedly were believed to behind the attack on two beach resort hotel on Friday in Tunisia. File Image shows men from country's counter-terrorist taking position during the terror attack at Bardo Museum in March.

Tunisia: British, German and Belgians Among 27 Killed in Isis Terror Attack on Popular Beach Resorts in Sousse

Tunisia has been on a high alert since March after gunmen affiliated to Isis attacked the Bardo Museum in Tunis.

Jun 26, 2015

Somalia's army soldiers and peacekeepers from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) gather at the scene of an explosion in front of the airport in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, December 3, 2014.

Somalia: Al Shabaab Captures African Union Base, Puts up Corpses of Soldiers on Display in Leego

Al Shabaab have hoisted its flag on the AMISOM base in Leego.

Jun 26, 2015

Taxi drivers on strike burn tyres during a national protest against car-sharing service Uber in Marseille, France

Paris Burns: Protests Against UberPop Turn Violent as Taxi Drivers Go on Rampage Destroying Vehicles [PHOTOS]

The UberPop app, according to a government ruling, is illegal, but the service is still available in the country.

Jun 25, 2015

In the Chinese city of Mudanjiang recently porn was screened for 10 minutes after an operator forgot to unplug the cables while watching the erotic content in his office.

China: Porn Screened Publicly on Mega Screen for 10 Minutes as Operator Forgets to Unplug Cables [VIDEO]

The police arrested the operator of the company that owned the screen as he aired the clip by mistake while watching the porn at his workstation.

Jun 25, 2015

Syria: Isis Launches Fresh Attack in Kobani, Hasakah to Seize Lost Territories [VIDEO]

Isis attack in Kobani has killed 30 and injured 100, local sources claim.

Jun 25, 2015

An F-16 belonging to the 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard has crashed in Douglas. File photo of F-16 planes belonging to 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard during an air show

Arizona: F-16 Crashes Near Mexico During Training Mission, Sparks Massive Bush Fire

The 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard said "the status of the pilot was unknown at this time".

Jun 25, 2015

Iraq: 16 Men Killed by Isis for being 'Spies' Hailed as Heroes of Mosul

The men were blamed for assisting the US-led coalition for the 19 June air-strikes in Iraq, in which Isis suffered serious losses in Mosul.

Jun 24, 2015

Islamic curriculum on peace and counter-terrorism

Cleric Launches Anti-Isis Curriculum in India, Pakistan and UK to Educate Muslim Youths, Imams

The books using the same Islamic texts used by Islamist terrorists try to prove how their interpretation of Quran is wrong.

Jun 24, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Egypt: 2 Consecutive Explosions Rock Gaza Border Town of Rafah

Syria: Video Shows Revenge Execution of 18 Isis Fighters by Damascus-based Jaish al-Islam

Mosul: Isis Bans Taraweeh Prayers for Ramadan; Worshippers Flogged Publicly for Disobeying Decree

Isis Leader al-Baghdadi's 'Close Friend' Abu Usman Executed for Planning Coup: Reports

South Sudan Army Gang-raped Mother after Tossing her Baby Aside: UN Report

Saudi Arabia: Isis Threatens to Behead Comedian who Mocked Them for Enslaving Young Girls

Liberia: Boy Dies of Ebola Seven Weeks after WHO Declares Country Free of Virus

Mumbai Local Train Crashes into Platform at Churchgate Station, 4 Injured

Taiwan Explosion: Over 500 Injured after Holidaymakers Sprayed with Mysterious Flammable Powder at Water Park

Hoax Busted: Video of Drone Crashing into Southwest Airlines Plane Over Hudson River is Fake

Shia Mosque Blast: Saudi Suicide Attacker Fahad Suleiman Entered Kuwait on Friday Morning

Isis Kills 146 Civilians in Kobani in 'Second Largest Massacre' Since Announcement of Caliphate: SOHR

Tunisia: British, German and Belgians Among 27 Killed in Isis Terror Attack on Popular Beach Resorts in Sousse

Somalia: Al Shabaab Captures African Union Base, Puts up Corpses of Soldiers on Display in Leego

Paris Burns: Protests Against UberPop Turn Violent as Taxi Drivers Go on Rampage Destroying Vehicles [PHOTOS]

China: Porn Screened Publicly on Mega Screen for 10 Minutes as Operator Forgets to Unplug Cables [VIDEO]

Syria: Isis Launches Fresh Attack in Kobani, Hasakah to Seize Lost Territories [VIDEO]

Arizona: F-16 Crashes Near Mexico During Training Mission, Sparks Massive Bush Fire

Iraq: 16 Men Killed by Isis for being 'Spies' Hailed as Heroes of Mosul

Cleric Launches Anti-Isis Curriculum in India, Pakistan and UK to Educate Muslim Youths, Imams

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'