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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Jeremy Meeks, a convicted felon's Mug Shot on Facebook has gone Viral

'Handsome' Felon's Mugshot Goes Viral: Women Urge Dreamy-Eyed Man to Leave Crime [PHOTOS]

A felon's mugshot has gone viral after Stockton Police posted it on Facebook, following his arrest.

Jun 20, 2014

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

86 Boko Haram Militants Including Wanted Leader among 486 Arrested in Abia State

Boko Haram militants wanted to enter Port Harcourt and were trying to pass as workers.

Jun 20, 2014

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

Who is Wikibaghdady? Why is he Leaking Information on ISIS on Twitter?

ISIS, which is waging a full-scale war in Iraq, has a spy disclosing the group's inner details.

Jun 20, 2014

Dutch 'Gay Village' Project a Hoax to Raise Awareness on Homophobia [VIDEO]

The 'Gay Village' hoax was a PR stunt by Pink Monday (Roze Maandag), an LGBT event held in Tilburg.

Jun 19, 2014

Manga,Anime Excluded from Child Pornography Ban in Japan

Manga, Anime Excluded from Japan's First Ever Child Pornography Ban

The Parliament's ban, however, will not have any impact on the sexually explicit Manga and Anime.

Jun 19, 2014

21 Killed as Boko Haram Suicide Bomber Blows up World Cup Screening Venue

A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber blew up a World Cup screening venue in northern Nigeria, killing 21.

Jun 19, 2014

U.S. President Obama meets Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Iraq at the White House

Iraq Crisis: ISIS Terrorists were Trained by US in 2012 for Syria Conflict

Multiple reports suggest ISIS, the terrorist group invading Iraq, was trained by the US for destabilizing Syria.

Jun 19, 2014

'Game of Thrones' Season 4 Finale: '5 Million Viewers Arrested' Hoax Goes Viral

A satirical article, which claimed that five million people have been arrested for watching the season 4 finale of popular HBO TV series "Game of Thrones" through illegal streams, has gained mass popularity.

Jun 18, 2014

California Christian TV Preacher Asks Parents to Isolate Gay Kids and Leave Them to Satan [VIDEO]

Pastor John MacArthur made the controversial statement during a recent edition of his show "Grace to You".

Jun 18, 2014

ISIL militants killing captured Iraqi soldiers

Iraq Crisis: Soldiers Mass Execution Pictures Could be Hoax to Spread Fear

The world reacted to the images with shock, however, there are now strong indications that they could be fake.

Jun 18, 2014

Iraq Crisis: ISIS Comes up with Solutions to Hoodwink Twitter

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS is coming up with various methods to hoodwink Twitter.

Jun 18, 2014

Israeli soldiers search a Palestinian youth during an operation to locate three Israeli teens in the West Bank city of Hebron June 16 2014.

#BringBackOurBoys: Israeli Forces Carry Out Mass Arrests, PM Netanyahu Demands Palestinian Help

The Israel Defense Forces(IDF) have started a mass crackdown across the West Bank. #BringBackOurBoys

Jun 17, 2014

Boko Haram Writes to Chibok Villagers Stating They Will be Back

Boko Haram has written a letter to the Chibok villagers, stating that the group would be back to raid them once more.

Jun 17, 2014

ISIS Brutality: Execution Video of Iraqi Soldiers Posted Online

Militant group ISIS has posted images and videos of mass killing of Shia soldiers in Iraq.

Jun 17, 2014

Five-Year-Old Child Dubbed 'Lizard Boy' as his Skin Turns to Horrific Scales (Representation Pic/Wikimedia Commons/ZooFari)

Hoax Busted: Story of Indonesian Woman Giving Birth to Lizard is Fake [VIDEO]

The news that an Indonesian woman gave birth to a lizard took the digital news forum by storm a few days ago but in all honesty, it is just a hoax - a well fabricated lie.

Jun 17, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases commemorative postage stamps on the 2014 FIFA World Cup, in New Delhi on June 12, 2014.

Narendra Modi to Attend Football World Cup Final?

Brazil has reportedly extended an invitation to the newly elected Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi to attend the World Cup football final that will be held on 13 July.

Jun 17, 2014

Air traffic controller's joke caused plane to divert (representational photo)

Air Traffic Controller's 'Joke' Diverts Plane from Landing

The Boeing 777 flight then had to circle the airport again, before landing safely.

Jun 16, 2014

KFC asks 3-Year-old Girl, Disfigured in Dog Attack, to Leave

KFC has offered to make a medical donation and has said it will be investigate the matter.

Jun 16, 2014

Indian PM Modi and his Bhutanese counterpart Tobgay stand during their bilateral meeting in Thimphu

Modi's 'Nepal' Gaffe in Bhutanese Parliament Causes Uproar on Twitter

Narendra Modi's address in the Bhutanese Parliament has raked up quite an uproar on Twitter.

Jun 16, 2014

Traffic Constable Killed by Unruly Driver over Traffic Violation Gets Guard of Honour

A 26-year old traffic constable killed by an unruly driver was given the guard of honour by the Delhi police on Sunday.

Jun 16, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

'Handsome' Felon's Mugshot Goes Viral: Women Urge Dreamy-Eyed Man to Leave Crime [PHOTOS]

86 Boko Haram Militants Including Wanted Leader among 486 Arrested in Abia State

Who is Wikibaghdady? Why is he Leaking Information on ISIS on Twitter?

Dutch 'Gay Village' Project a Hoax to Raise Awareness on Homophobia [VIDEO]

Manga, Anime Excluded from Japan's First Ever Child Pornography Ban

21 Killed as Boko Haram Suicide Bomber Blows up World Cup Screening Venue

Iraq Crisis: ISIS Terrorists were Trained by US in 2012 for Syria Conflict

'Game of Thrones' Season 4 Finale: '5 Million Viewers Arrested' Hoax Goes Viral

California Christian TV Preacher Asks Parents to Isolate Gay Kids and Leave Them to Satan [VIDEO]

Iraq Crisis: Soldiers Mass Execution Pictures Could be Hoax to Spread Fear

Iraq Crisis: ISIS Comes up with Solutions to Hoodwink Twitter

#BringBackOurBoys: Israeli Forces Carry Out Mass Arrests, PM Netanyahu Demands Palestinian Help

Boko Haram Writes to Chibok Villagers Stating They Will be Back

ISIS Brutality: Execution Video of Iraqi Soldiers Posted Online

Hoax Busted: Story of Indonesian Woman Giving Birth to Lizard is Fake [VIDEO]

Narendra Modi to Attend Football World Cup Final?

Air Traffic Controller's 'Joke' Diverts Plane from Landing

KFC asks 3-Year-old Girl, Disfigured in Dog Attack, to Leave

Modi's 'Nepal' Gaffe in Bhutanese Parliament Causes Uproar on Twitter

Traffic Constable Killed by Unruly Driver over Traffic Violation Gets Guard of Honour

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'