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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The self-proclaimed 'Caliph' of ISIS has now called on Muslims around the world to conquer Rome and own the world.

ISIS Steps up Operations to Secure Turkey Borders

Residents and Syrian opposition militants in the town of Marea claim that Islamic State has moved within sight.

Aug 24, 2014

German Hostage Freed by Islamic State in Syria after Government Paid Ransom - Report

A German hostage was released by IS after the government paid the terrorist group the ransom it demanded

Aug 24, 2014

Ice Bucket Challenge Goes Wrong: 4 Kentucky Firefighters Shocked by Power Line

An ALS Ice Bucket Challenge ended in tragedy as four firefighters were seriously injured in Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Aug 22, 2014

(L-R) Raed al-Attar, Mohammed Abu Shammala and Osama Abu Atah from Hamas, stand before a Palestinian Authority court in Gaza in this February 27, 1999 file photo.

Hamas Executes 18 Suspected Israel Informants

Seven Palestinians suspected of collaborating with Israel were killed in public in a central Gaza square on Friday.

Aug 22, 2014

Kannada Writer and Jnanpith Awardee UR Ananthamurthy Dies at 81

Ananthamurthy was suffering from renal failure and was in the ICU at the Manipal hospital for the last four days.

Aug 22, 2014

Activists claims that 6,300 new recruits have joined Islamic State since US Airstrikes began

Islamic State Invades Diaspora after Twitter Ban

Diaspora team claims that it won't be able to stop Islamic State militants from using the site.

Aug 22, 2014

'I'm Ashamed, I Failed to Teach My Son', Says Jackie Chan after Son's Drug Arrest

Jackie said that he "takes responsibility" for the arrest of Jaycee, and the drug charges laid against him.

Aug 21, 2014

A death certificate containing the name of Hamas leader Mohammed Deif created quite an uproar but Hamas claims the certificate is a fraudulent document.

Gaza: Is the Death Certificate of Hamas Leader Mohammed Deif Real?

The social media is abuzz with reports on the death of Hamas leader Mohammed Deif and his family.

Aug 21, 2014

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (inset) and fighters of the Islamic State

Indonesia Condemns Islamic State, Says Group is 'Humiliating' Muslims

The brutal beheading of American journalist James Foley by Islamic State has brought out a chorus of opposition from Muslims the world over.

Aug 21, 2014

Back in July, Muhajirah fi Sham,who now has been identified as 22-year old Khadijah Dare from from Lewisham, south East London.

British ISIS Jihadi Vows to be the First Woman to Behead UK or US Prisoners

The 22-year old British woman,who is a convert from Lewisham lives in Syria with her Swedish ISIS fighter husband and young son.

Aug 21, 2014

Israel Security Cabinet Convenes as Hamas Breaks Ceasefire with Rockets

20 people have reportedly been killed and more than 100 injured since the renewal of hostilities.

Aug 20, 2014

Steven Sotloff: IS Threatens to Behead Another American Journalist

After beheading James Wright Foley, the Islamic State militants have threatened to do the same to fellow American journalist Steven Sotloff, who was reportedly made to watch the decapitation of Foley.

Aug 20, 2014

Ferguson: 'High Threat Team' of Former US Navy SEALs to be Deployed to St Louis Area

The decision to deploy Special Ops contractors and former Navy SEALs was announced by a private military security service provider - Asymmetric Solutions.

Aug 20, 2014

Robin Williams slid deeper into depression after being diagnosed with Parkinson's

Robin Williams Webcam Message to Cancer Patient Not a Hoax [VIDEO]

Months before his death, Robin Williams made a video for cancer-stricken Vivian Waller, after her friends reached out to the actor.

Aug 19, 2014

Pope Francis Predicts Own Death in 'Two Three Years'; Hints at Early Retirement

Pope Francis predicting his own death said that he has only few year left before he meets his maker.

Aug 19, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Verdict: Possibilities Vary from Life Imprisonment to Acquittal

Oscar Pistorius faces life imprisonment, if the judge is convinced that the murder was premeditated.

Aug 19, 2014

Riot police clear a street with smoke bombs while clashing with demonstrators in Ferguson

Ferguson Shooting: Amnesty to Investigate Human Rights Violations inside US for the First Time

Amnesty has sent a 12-member team to Ferguson to observe police and protester activity, gather testimony, seek meetings with officials and offer support to the community.

Aug 18, 2014

Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif (L) with Indian PM Narendra Modi

India Calls off Dialogue with Pakistan after Envoy's Meeting with Separatists

Several Indian parties severely condemned the meeting between Pakistan High Commission and separatist leaders from Kashmir.

Aug 18, 2014

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

How did Japanese National Haruna Yukawa End up with ISIS Militants? [VIDEO]

He is the head of a Japanese security firm, PMC (Private Military Company) Co Ltd, and is believed to be in Syria since May.

Aug 18, 2014

Michael Brown Shooting: Tibetan Monks Join Ferguson Protesters

With situation getting out of hand, Missouri Governor has now sent in the National Guard.

Aug 18, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

ISIS Steps up Operations to Secure Turkey Borders

German Hostage Freed by Islamic State in Syria after Government Paid Ransom - Report

Ice Bucket Challenge Goes Wrong: 4 Kentucky Firefighters Shocked by Power Line

Hamas Executes 18 Suspected Israel Informants

Kannada Writer and Jnanpith Awardee UR Ananthamurthy Dies at 81

Islamic State Invades Diaspora after Twitter Ban

'I'm Ashamed, I Failed to Teach My Son', Says Jackie Chan after Son's Drug Arrest

Gaza: Is the Death Certificate of Hamas Leader Mohammed Deif Real?

Indonesia Condemns Islamic State, Says Group is 'Humiliating' Muslims

British ISIS Jihadi Vows to be the First Woman to Behead UK or US Prisoners

Israel Security Cabinet Convenes as Hamas Breaks Ceasefire with Rockets

Steven Sotloff: IS Threatens to Behead Another American Journalist

Ferguson: 'High Threat Team' of Former US Navy SEALs to be Deployed to St Louis Area

Robin Williams Webcam Message to Cancer Patient Not a Hoax [VIDEO]

Pope Francis Predicts Own Death in 'Two Three Years'; Hints at Early Retirement

Oscar Pistorius Verdict: Possibilities Vary from Life Imprisonment to Acquittal

Ferguson Shooting: Amnesty to Investigate Human Rights Violations inside US for the First Time

India Calls off Dialogue with Pakistan after Envoy's Meeting with Separatists

How did Japanese National Haruna Yukawa End up with ISIS Militants? [VIDEO]

Michael Brown Shooting: Tibetan Monks Join Ferguson Protesters

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'