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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Isis in Gaza supporters protesting in May following the demolition of a mosque by Hamas.

Israel Cancels Ramadan Pass for Gazans to Pray at Temple Mount in Jerusalem after Rocket Attack by Isis

It is the fifth rocket attack from Gaza.

Jun 24, 2015

Mogadishu: Suicide Bomber Targets UAE Ambassador near Turkish Embassy, 10 Killed

Sources claim that six soldiers were injured in the suicide attack.

Jun 24, 2015

Iraq: New Video Shows Isis Executing 16 'Spies' by Drowning and Beheading Using Explosive Wires

The alleged spies were executed for their role in aiding the US-led coalition forces.

Jun 23, 2015

Instagram reportedly has been blocked in North Korea. File photo shows N Korean dictator Kim Jong Un inspecting country's first 'Arirang' smartphone.

North Korea Blacklists Instagram, Says it Has 'Harmful Content'

Iin 2013, the Jong-un regime made a special concession to foreigners to access Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jun 23, 2015

Germany bans sale of adult ebooks between 6 am and 10 pm

Germany Introduces $56,000 Fine for Selling Adult Ebooks Before 10pm

E-tailers such as Amazon are being asked to ensure adult ebooks are sold only between 10pm and 6am.

Jun 23, 2015

Nun from Kerala Gangraped at Raipur Hospital; Christian Bodies Condemn 'Wicked' Act

The 48-year nun was found bleeding profusely in the early morning by her colleagues.

Jun 22, 2015

Japan wants to slaughter 330 minke whales a year, purportedly for research purpose.

Japan Says it will Resume 'Scientific' Whale Hunting for Six Months in December

The International Whaling Commission last Friday found that Japan has failed to give valid reasons for 'killing' minke whales in Antarctica.

Jun 22, 2015

Twitter has said it has requested for an investigation into the claims that Isis members have threatened Twitter founder Jack Dorsey

Special Euro-wide Police Unit Will Hunt down Isis Social Media Accounts

There are over 46,000 Twitter accounts that are believed to belong to Isis supporters.

Jun 22, 2015

The Peter Kassig beheading video shows Jihadi John leading American aid worker's killing along with a gruesome mass execution of 16 other Syrian soldiers.

Jihadi John: Isis Chief Executioner Mohammed Emwazi Flees to Libya

British intelligence officials revealed the masked executioner was Mohammed Emwazi, who travelled to Syria in 2012 and joined the ISIS.

Jun 22, 2015

Is Isis planning to destroy the ancient city of Palmyra? SOHR has reported that the militant group has rigged the city with explosives and land mines

Palmyra: Isis Rigs 2000-Year-Old Ancient City with Explosives and Landmines

Palmyra is a UNESCO world heritage site in Syria, which was captured by the Isis in June.

Jun 21, 2015

KFC has said that the claim that a man found a deep fried rat after ordering tender chicken is a hoax

Hoax Busted: Deep Fried Rat Claim Intended to Deceive People, says KFC

KFC said Devorise Dixon's 'deep fried rat' was actually 'hand-breaded white meat chicken'.

Jun 21, 2015

Two Planes Stolen in Russia; One Crash Lands, Another Traceless

Russia has put all its airports on alert following the incident.

Jun 21, 2015

Abdullah bin Abdulaziz with Barack Obama

Saudi Arabia to Prosecute People Sharing 'Fabricated' Wikileak Documents on Social Media

The foreign ministry asked Saudi nationals not to "allow enemies of the state to achieve their intentions in regards to exchanging or publishing any documents".

Jun 21, 2015

Isis has beheaded as senior Nusra leader in Raqqa.

Syria: Isis Beheads Leader of Al Qaeda Offshoot Nusra Front in Raqqa

The public execution of Abde Al-Bara Al Iraqi was carried out on 15 June.

Jun 21, 2015

World Music Day 2015: Top Quotes by World's Best Musicians

World Music Day is an annual event held on 21 June in 120 countries across the globe.

Jun 20, 2015

The Charleston Church Shooting suspect, Dylann Roof is charged with 9 counts of murder

South Carolina Church Shooting Suspect Dylann Roof Charged with 9 Counts of Murder

The charges against the 21-year-old are punishable by death penalty.

Jun 19, 2015

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, the Kingdom's grand mufti at the Grand Mosque in Riyadh February 6, 2008.

Saudi Grand Mufti's Fatwa Allows Soldiers Waging 'Jihad' Against 'Enemy' Yemen to Eat During Ramadan

They can observe fast on other days, according to the mufti.

Jun 19, 2015

Johannesburg Man Clinging to British Airways Plane Plunges to Death in London

He, along with another man, had travelled from South Africa, hiding in the undercarriage of the plane.

Jun 19, 2015

Russian interior ministry members stand guard as Muslims attend an Eid Al-Adha mass prayer in Moscow

Russia Introduces Special Training for Muslim Clerics to Counter Isis Ideology: Reports

Recent reports have claimed that at least 2,000 young Russian Muslims have joined Isis.

Jun 19, 2015

Kerala: Cable Operator Mixes up Pen Drive, Screens Porn at Kalpetta KSRTC Bus Stand for 30 Minutes

The cable operator has been arrested and presented before the court.

Jun 17, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Israel Cancels Ramadan Pass for Gazans to Pray at Temple Mount in Jerusalem after Rocket Attack by Isis

Mogadishu: Suicide Bomber Targets UAE Ambassador near Turkish Embassy, 10 Killed

Iraq: New Video Shows Isis Executing 16 'Spies' by Drowning and Beheading Using Explosive Wires

North Korea Blacklists Instagram, Says it Has 'Harmful Content'

Germany Introduces $56,000 Fine for Selling Adult Ebooks Before 10pm

Nun from Kerala Gangraped at Raipur Hospital; Christian Bodies Condemn 'Wicked' Act

Japan Says it will Resume 'Scientific' Whale Hunting for Six Months in December

Special Euro-wide Police Unit Will Hunt down Isis Social Media Accounts

Jihadi John: Isis Chief Executioner Mohammed Emwazi Flees to Libya

Palmyra: Isis Rigs 2000-Year-Old Ancient City with Explosives and Landmines

Hoax Busted: Deep Fried Rat Claim Intended to Deceive People, says KFC

Two Planes Stolen in Russia; One Crash Lands, Another Traceless

Saudi Arabia to Prosecute People Sharing 'Fabricated' Wikileak Documents on Social Media

Syria: Isis Beheads Leader of Al Qaeda Offshoot Nusra Front in Raqqa

World Music Day 2015: Top Quotes by World's Best Musicians

South Carolina Church Shooting Suspect Dylann Roof Charged with 9 Counts of Murder

Saudi Grand Mufti's Fatwa Allows Soldiers Waging 'Jihad' Against 'Enemy' Yemen to Eat During Ramadan

Johannesburg Man Clinging to British Airways Plane Plunges to Death in London

Russia Introduces Special Training for Muslim Clerics to Counter Isis Ideology: Reports

Kerala: Cable Operator Mixes up Pen Drive, Screens Porn at Kalpetta KSRTC Bus Stand for 30 Minutes

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'