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

Islamic State Executes 500 Yazidis; Children Buried Alive

Several residents, including children, were buried alive, while around 300 women have been kidnapped as slaves.

Aug 10, 2014

Targeted US Airstrikes Hamper Islamic State's Advances in Kurdish Territory [Video]

The US fighters jets and drones had indulged in a series of attacks on Islamic State on Saturday.

Aug 10, 2014

Displaced families from the minority Yazidi sect, fleeing the violence in the Iraqi town of Sinjarl west of Mosul, arrive at Dohuk province, August 4

ISIS Threat: Kurdish Forces Rescue 10,000 Yazidis from Sinjar Mountains

At least 10,000 refugees, who have been stranded in the mountains since last Sunday have now been rescued.

Aug 10, 2014

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

Suspected Islamic State Jihadi Man and Wife Arrested in Hague

The arrested couple,investigators found that after their return from Syria,the two have been recruiting and funneling funds for Islamic State.

Aug 9, 2014

As the Sunni insurgents ISIS are making their advance towards the capital Baghdad US President Barack Obama has said that his administration is still evaluating military options.

ISIS Tactical Advances towards Erbil Forced Obama to Order US Airstrikes?

Erbil is strategically important to US as the country maintains a large consulate, including a CIA station office and a military Joint Operations Command Centre in the region.

Aug 8, 2014

ISIS Threat: Yazidis on Sinjar Mountains Surviving on Leaves; Death Toll Reaches 70

Left with no food and water, many have reportedly resorted to eating leaves from trees to survive.

Aug 8, 2014

Ebola Outbreak: Suspected Victim Dies in Saudi Arabia; CDC Issues Level 1 Alert in US

A Saudi Arabia citizen, who was suspected to have contracted the Ebola virus, has died.

Aug 7, 2014

Rescue Begins for 40,000 Yazidis Trapped in Sinjar Mountains [Photos]

Some of the refugees have now been rescued in an operation overseen by the United Nations.

Aug 7, 2014

An Iraqi Christian woman, fleeing the violence in the city of Mosul, sits inside the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chaldean Church in Telkaif.

Qaraqosh Falls: Thousands Flee as Islamic State Captures Iraq's Largest Christian Town

The Islamic State captured Iraq's largest Christian town and surrounding areas on Thursday.

Aug 7, 2014

Justin Bieber's Song Saves Man from Getting Killed by Bear

A violent brown bear attacked the Russian fisherman,mauling his chest. But it got scared and ran away,when his phone starting ringing.

Aug 7, 2014

Nigerian Nurse Dies of Ebola

The Nigerian nurse, who contracted Ebola virus while treating American Patrick Sawyer, has reportedly succumbed to the disease.

Aug 6, 2014

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

ISIS Leader a Jew? Conspiracy Theory Claims al-Baghdadi is Mossad Agent Born to Jewish Parents

Recent speculations around the ISIS leader state that al-Baghdadi was born to Jewish parents in Israel.

Aug 6, 2014

ISIS Threat: 25,000 Children Starving in Sinjar Mountains [Photos]

Over 40,000 people are trapped in the mountains between Sinjar and Tal Afar as both towns are now controlled by the Islamic State.

Aug 6, 2014

Islamic State militants at the Sinjar border

Kurdish Forces Return to Flush Out Islamic State from Sinjar [Photos]

The Kurdish forces, who were forced to withdraw from Sinjar, have returned to flush out the Islamic State militants occupying the town.

Aug 5, 2014

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

Nigerian Army Implicated in War Crimes, Human Rights Violations [Video]

Amnesty International has accused the Nigerian army of carrying out multiple war crimes, including mass killing and extrajudicial executions.

Aug 5, 2014

Two Spanish teenager girls were apprehended by the National Police while attempting to leave the country to join Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.

2 Spanish Teenage Girls Detained while Attempting to Join Islamic State

The teens reportedly were recruited through ISIS internet forum and wanted to join jihad in Iraq and Syria.

Aug 5, 2014

Thousands have fled the Sinjar town as Islamic State militants forced the Kurdish forces guarding the frontiers to retreat.

ISIS Executes Yazidi Men, Kidnaps Children and Takes Women for Jihad Marriage

The Islamic State militants that considers Yazidis as devil worshipers is believed to be carrying out executions, kidnappings and forceful conversion in Sinjar.

Aug 5, 2014

Ebola outbreak outside Africa has created much fear among people worldwide.

Ebola Scare: South Korean University Withdraws UN Conference Invitation to Nigerian Students

A South Korean university has withdrawn its invitation to Nigerian students to attend a UN conference in the country.

Aug 4, 2014

Second Ebola Patient to be Brought to US; Atlanta Hospital Gets Hate Mails, Nasty Calls

Even as Emory hospital is gearing up to receive the second Ebola patient, the medical authorities in Atlanta are worried over the hundreds of nasty calls and hate mails being sent in by panic-stricken public in the city.

Aug 4, 2014

Islamic State Militants Marrying Girls as Young as 7?

The Islamic State militants already have started a marriage bureau for the jihadis. The "newly wed" militants are also sent on honeymoon tours.

Aug 4, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Islamic State Executes 500 Yazidis; Children Buried Alive

Targeted US Airstrikes Hamper Islamic State's Advances in Kurdish Territory [Video]

ISIS Threat: Kurdish Forces Rescue 10,000 Yazidis from Sinjar Mountains

Suspected Islamic State Jihadi Man and Wife Arrested in Hague

ISIS Tactical Advances towards Erbil Forced Obama to Order US Airstrikes?

ISIS Threat: Yazidis on Sinjar Mountains Surviving on Leaves; Death Toll Reaches 70

Ebola Outbreak: Suspected Victim Dies in Saudi Arabia; CDC Issues Level 1 Alert in US

Rescue Begins for 40,000 Yazidis Trapped in Sinjar Mountains [Photos]

Qaraqosh Falls: Thousands Flee as Islamic State Captures Iraq's Largest Christian Town

Justin Bieber's Song Saves Man from Getting Killed by Bear

Nigerian Nurse Dies of Ebola

ISIS Leader a Jew? Conspiracy Theory Claims al-Baghdadi is Mossad Agent Born to Jewish Parents

ISIS Threat: 25,000 Children Starving in Sinjar Mountains [Photos]

Kurdish Forces Return to Flush Out Islamic State from Sinjar [Photos]

Nigerian Army Implicated in War Crimes, Human Rights Violations [Video]

2 Spanish Teenage Girls Detained while Attempting to Join Islamic State

ISIS Executes Yazidi Men, Kidnaps Children and Takes Women for Jihad Marriage

Ebola Scare: South Korean University Withdraws UN Conference Invitation to Nigerian Students

Second Ebola Patient to be Brought to US; Atlanta Hospital Gets Hate Mails, Nasty Calls

Islamic State Militants Marrying Girls as Young as 7?

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