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.

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A child from the minority Yazidi sect, fleeing the violence in the Iraqi town of Sinjar, rests at the Iraqi-Syrian border crossing in Fishkhabour, Dohuk province.

Yazidi Women Raped by ISIS Jump to Death [Video]

Several Yazidi women, who were raped and humiliated by the Islamic State militants, committed suicide by jumping off Mount Singhal.

Aug 17, 2014

Cameron Fears Islamic State Attacks in UK, Suggests Military Action

David Cameron suggested the country is also considering military action, alongside diplomacy, to defeat the terrorist group.

Aug 17, 2014

Hoax Busted: 'Robin Williams Says Goodbye with his Cell Phone Video Before Suicide' a Scam

The viral link was created by scammers to misuse the death of the veteran actor, in order to make personal gains.

Aug 17, 2014

A view of the Mosul Dam on the Tigris River in Mosul, 390 km (240 miles) northwest of Baghdad.

US Fighter Jets Pound ISIS Following Massacre of Syrian Minority Tribe

The United States on Saturday pounded Islamic State hideouts around Mosul dam in Iraq.

Aug 17, 2014

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau speaks at an unknown location in this still taken from an undated video released by the outfit.

Boko Haram Kidnaps 100 Boys from Borno Village

Nigerian militant outfit Boko Haram is suspected to have abducted over 100 boys from a village in Borno State.

Aug 15, 2014

Ferguson Police fire tear gases on protesters

Over-Equipped Military Police Turning Ferguson into Gaza?

Critics blame the federal programmes which supply small towns and cities with heavy military-grade equipment designed for battlefields, such as Gaza or Iraq.

Aug 15, 2014

A member loyal to the ISIS waves the flag in Raqqa

New Jersey Man Puts ISIS Flag Outside Home, Says Religious Freedom not Anti-American

The police was forced to pay a visit to the Muslim family living at 117 Winslow Place Garwood.

Aug 15, 2014

ISIS Atrocities: Militant Group Asks Yazidi Woman to Come Take Her Husband's Head

The UN has accused Islamic State of carrying out "barbaric" acts of sexual violence against women and children.

Aug 15, 2014

Hactivist group Anonymous has promised to reveal the name of the shooter soon.

Hacktivist Anonymous Threatens to Name Police Officer who Shot Michael Brown

Hacktivist group Anonymous has promised to reveal the name of the shooter soon.

Aug 14, 2014

Kenyan Anti-Homosexual Bill Seeks Provision to Stone Gays in Public

The bill has proposed that a foreign national who commits a homosexual act be stoned in public.

Aug 13, 2014

Displaced families from the minority Yazidi sect, fleeing the violence, walk on the outskirts of Sinjar, west of Mosul, 5 August.

ISIS Crisis: Over 20,000 Yazidis Still Trapped in Sinjar Mountains

Thousands of Yazidis are still stranded on the northern side of the Sinjar mountains.

Aug 13, 2014

Radical ISIS Sympathizers Take to Streets in London, New Jersey and Hague [PHOTO]

The leaflets distributed by ISIS supporters in London called on all Muslims to accept the Caliphate and its Caliph, Abu Bark al Baghdadi.

Aug 13, 2014

Amnesty International has accused Nigerian army of committing war crimes in the country against civilians in a bid to tackle Boko Haram militants.

Wives, Children of Nigerian Soldiers Stop Army from Sending 'Poorly Armed' Men to Fight Boko Haram

The protesters claim that the soldiers are poorly armed to fight the Boko Haram militants.

Aug 12, 2014

There are several differences between ISIS and Hamas

Four Reasons Why Hamas is Not the Same as ISIS

In his speech US President Barack Obama suggested that the two groups are the same and used the word "barbaric" to describe both of them.

Aug 12, 2014

A Belgian ISIS militant with his son in Syria

Grooming Children for Jihad: ISIS Brainwashing, Recruiting Boys in Syria to Kill with Them [Video]

In war-torn areas such as Raqqa, the ISIS 'teaching vans' go around recruiting children and training them in the ways of jihad.

Aug 12, 2014

Hacktivist Anonymous Threatens St. Louis Police for Killing Unarmed Missouri Teen

The teen from the predominant black suburban in Ferguson was shot multiple times by a St Louis County Police Department officer.

Aug 12, 2014

ISIS Threat: Rescued Yazidis Narrate Stories of Rapes, Kidnaps

Several Yazidi survivors have recounted horror stories of having to watch their daughters, wives and sisters forcefully taken away.

Aug 11, 2014

Overcrowded Erbil Churches Running Out of Space to Shelter Refugees Fleeing ISIS [Photos]

Over 400,000 refugees crossed into Erbil, while fleeing the Islamic State militants.

Aug 11, 2014

Iraqi Christian Family Shot in Face by ISIS for Refusing to Convert

In Sinjar, Reuters reported that at least 500 people have been executed by Islamic State militants. The report also alleged that several women and children have been buried alive.

Aug 11, 2014

NYPD has been facing severe public scrutiny.

Why Did Everyone Fall for 'NYPD Officer Kills Baby Following Breastfeeding Argument' Hoax?

The hoax gained more than 100,000 shares and "likes" on Facebook

Aug 10, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Yazidi Women Raped by ISIS Jump to Death [Video]

Cameron Fears Islamic State Attacks in UK, Suggests Military Action

Hoax Busted: 'Robin Williams Says Goodbye with his Cell Phone Video Before Suicide' a Scam

US Fighter Jets Pound ISIS Following Massacre of Syrian Minority Tribe

Boko Haram Kidnaps 100 Boys from Borno Village

Over-Equipped Military Police Turning Ferguson into Gaza?

New Jersey Man Puts ISIS Flag Outside Home, Says Religious Freedom not Anti-American

ISIS Atrocities: Militant Group Asks Yazidi Woman to Come Take Her Husband's Head

Hacktivist Anonymous Threatens to Name Police Officer who Shot Michael Brown

Kenyan Anti-Homosexual Bill Seeks Provision to Stone Gays in Public

ISIS Crisis: Over 20,000 Yazidis Still Trapped in Sinjar Mountains

Radical ISIS Sympathizers Take to Streets in London, New Jersey and Hague [PHOTO]

Wives, Children of Nigerian Soldiers Stop Army from Sending 'Poorly Armed' Men to Fight Boko Haram

Four Reasons Why Hamas is Not the Same as ISIS

Grooming Children for Jihad: ISIS Brainwashing, Recruiting Boys in Syria to Kill with Them [Video]

Hacktivist Anonymous Threatens St. Louis Police for Killing Unarmed Missouri Teen

ISIS Threat: Rescued Yazidis Narrate Stories of Rapes, Kidnaps

Overcrowded Erbil Churches Running Out of Space to Shelter Refugees Fleeing ISIS [Photos]

Iraqi Christian Family Shot in Face by ISIS for Refusing to Convert

Why Did Everyone Fall for 'NYPD Officer Kills Baby Following Breastfeeding Argument' Hoax?

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'