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

Islamic State Executes Dozens of Devil Worshiping Yazidis, Traps Many in Mountain Hideouts

The United Nations too has raised concerns and in a statement noted that the Islamic State is creating humanitarian tragedy in Sinjar.

Aug 4, 2014

Israel Tapped John Kerry's Phone during 2013 Gaza Peace Talks?

Israel reportedly spied on US Secretary of State John Kerry during the 2013 peace talks with the Palestinians.

Aug 3, 2014

A member of the Iraqi security forces takes position during a patrol looking for militants of the ISIS at the border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in June.

Saudi Arabia Seeks Help from Pakistan, Egypt to Secure Border from ISIS

The Saudi Arabia border near Iraq frontier is vulnerable as it lies near the Anbar province, which is largely held by ISIS forces.

Aug 3, 2014

Israel has intensified its attack on Gaza after one of its soldiers went missing and the 72-hour ceasefire collapsed.

Gaza Conflict: Israel Blow up Palestinian Mosque to Honour Martyred Soldiers [Video]

The Israeli soldiers responsible for detonating the Palestinian mosque are from the Givati Brigade, an ultra-orthodox infantry unit.

Aug 3, 2014

Special CDC Jet Sets Off to Bring American Ebola Victims Back Home

Two Americans, infected by the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa, will reportedly be flown back to the US sonn, for intensive treatments which could save their lives.

Aug 1, 2014

A Palestinian family runs for cover during an Israeli shelling

72-Hour Gaza Ceasefire Ends in 90 Minutes; Israel Claims Hamas Kidnapped Soldier

The peace was broken after Palestinian militants, who emerged from a tunnel near Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, abducted an Israeli soldier.

Aug 1, 2014

An Indian Air Force fighter aircraft on a routine flying training mission crashed near Bhuj in Kutch district of Gujarat on Friday.

Indian Air Force's Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Gujarat, Pilot Safe

Jaguar, considered a ground attack aircraft, was performing a routine sortie when it crashed.

Aug 1, 2014

A Swiss national (inset) has been arrested by the Indian police on charges of having links with the Maoists.

Kerala Activists Demand Release of Swiss National Arrested for Alleged Maoist Links

The Indian police is currently investigating whether Jonathan, who is a student union leader from Geneva, has any links with rebel Maoist group.

Aug 1, 2014

Swiss National with Suspected Maoist Links is Student Leader from Geneva

A 24-year-old Swiss national, arrested in Kerala on Tuesday with suspected Maoist links, has reportedly been identified as a student union leader from Geneva.

Jul 31, 2014

Ship Found in WTC Ruins Dates to 1770s

Researchers found that the ship found was built in the 1700s and has traveled as far as the Caribbean.

Jul 31, 2014

Uighur scholar and rights advocate Ilham Tohti

Uighur Rights Advocate Faces Death Penalty in China for 'Separatism'

The charges of Separatism is dealt with utmost firmness in China and the crime often carries a potential death sentence.

Jul 31, 2014

Australia Could Prosecute Social Media Users for Sharing Corruption Scandal Details

The Australian government could charge social media users with crime for sharing details of a gag order revealed by WikiLeaks this week.

Jul 31, 2014

The abducted girls have been converted to Islam (YouTube screengrab)

Boko Haram Using Abducted Chibok Schoolgirls as Suicide Bombers?

There are increasing speculations in the Nigerian media that Boko Haram could be using abducted Chibok schoolgirls as suicide bombers.

Jul 30, 2014

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

Suspected Hong Kong Ebola Case Sparks Global Outbreak Fears

The woman has now been given the all-clear, after she testied negative for Ebola.

Jul 30, 2014

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

Gaza Crisis: ISIS Vows to Help Palestinians Fight 'Barbaric Jews'

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has asked the Palestinians to be patient and stressed that the group will come to fight the "barbaric Jews".

Jul 30, 2014

Women in Turkey are laughing in public, after Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc stated that women laughing out loud in public is 'immoral'.

#Direnkahkaha: Turkish Women 'Resist and Laugh' off Deputy PM's Dictate [Photos]

Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc claimed that women laughing out loud in public was 'immoral'.

Jul 30, 2014

Health workers carry the body of an Ebola virus victim in Kenema

Ebola-Infected Air Passenger's Death Sparks Contamination Fears in US, UK

The growing Ebola threat in West Africa serves as a grim reminder in the US that deadly viruses are only a plane ride away.

Jul 29, 2014

Women Laughing in Pubic is Immoral,Turkish Deputy Prime Minister

Woman Laughing, Talking over Phone is Immoral, says Turkey's Deputy PM

The conservative politician also hit out against the TV serials in the country for making the youth in the country sex addicts.

Jul 29, 2014

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran's Khamenei Calls Israel 'Rabid Dog' for Gaza 'Genocide'

In his Eid al-Fitr address, Khamenei also criticized the Western world for its failure to save the lives of hundreds of Palestinian civilians in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

Jul 29, 2014

Japanese Hunting Crew Eaten Alive by Killer Whales a Hoax

Reports which claim that members of a Japanese whale hunting crew were eaten alive by a pod of killer whales on Monday are a hoax.

Jul 29, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Islamic State Executes Dozens of Devil Worshiping Yazidis, Traps Many in Mountain Hideouts

Israel Tapped John Kerry's Phone during 2013 Gaza Peace Talks?

Saudi Arabia Seeks Help from Pakistan, Egypt to Secure Border from ISIS

Gaza Conflict: Israel Blow up Palestinian Mosque to Honour Martyred Soldiers [Video]

Special CDC Jet Sets Off to Bring American Ebola Victims Back Home

72-Hour Gaza Ceasefire Ends in 90 Minutes; Israel Claims Hamas Kidnapped Soldier

Indian Air Force's Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Gujarat, Pilot Safe

Kerala Activists Demand Release of Swiss National Arrested for Alleged Maoist Links

Swiss National with Suspected Maoist Links is Student Leader from Geneva

Ship Found in WTC Ruins Dates to 1770s

Uighur Rights Advocate Faces Death Penalty in China for 'Separatism'

Australia Could Prosecute Social Media Users for Sharing Corruption Scandal Details

Boko Haram Using Abducted Chibok Schoolgirls as Suicide Bombers?

Suspected Hong Kong Ebola Case Sparks Global Outbreak Fears

Gaza Crisis: ISIS Vows to Help Palestinians Fight 'Barbaric Jews'

#Direnkahkaha: Turkish Women 'Resist and Laugh' off Deputy PM's Dictate [Photos]

Ebola-Infected Air Passenger's Death Sparks Contamination Fears in US, UK

Woman Laughing, Talking over Phone is Immoral, says Turkey's Deputy PM

Iran's Khamenei Calls Israel 'Rabid Dog' for Gaza 'Genocide'

Japanese Hunting Crew Eaten Alive by Killer Whales a 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'