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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Anti-Islamic Ad Campaign Featuring Hitler on Washington DC Buses Stirs Controversy

An anti-Islamic organization that plans to use Adolf Hitler as the face of an anti-Islamic ad campaign on Washington DC metro buses has stirred up controversy.

May 18, 2014

Boko Haram Kills 9 Including Chinese National, Abducts Another 10

At least nine people, including a Chinese national, have been killed and 10 Chinese citizens were abducted by Nigerian Islamic terror group Boko Haram late on Saturday night.

May 18, 2014

Narendra Modi 's selfie with mother has now gone viral.

Modi Selfie with Mother Inches to Million 'Likes'

The soon-to-be Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the man who gave Bharatiya Janata Party one of its biggest wins ever, tweeted a selfie with his mother this afternoon that has now gone viral.

May 16, 2014

Rajinikanth Invited to Narendra Modi's Swearing-in Ceremony - Report

On Friday, after BJP's landslide win, Rajinikanth - who has a massive fan following especially in the South Indian states - congratulated Narendra Modi.

May 16, 2014

After securing a grand win in the election, Narendra Modi has set Twitter ablaze.

After Taking India, Modi Wave Sweeps Twitter

Twitter trends such as #Modi and #TsuNaMo have been trending worldwide.

May 16, 2014

Nigerian mother set her nine-year-old daughter ablaze

Nigerian Mother Sets Nine-Year-Old Daughter on Fire for Being a 'Witch'

The 37-year-old woman told the police that she was instructed by God to set her daughter on fire, so as to cleanse her off witchcraft.

May 15, 2014

Yusuf Yerkel: Adviser to Turkish PM Photographed Kicking Relative of Mining Accident Victim

Yusuf Yerkel, adviser to Turkish PM Recep Erdogan, lost his cool after a protester kicked the PM's car during his visit to the mining town, to console the relatives of the 282 dead miners.

May 15, 2014

Angry Villagers in Nigeria Kill Hundreds of Boko Haram Militants

A convoy carrying Boko Haram militants, which was on its way to attack a village, were killed and arrested by the villagers through a surprise counter, carried out along with the local police.

May 15, 2014

In the event of a zombie apocalypse, the US Army will be the first line of defense.

Ready for Apocalypse: US Army Has an Official Zombie Survival Guide

The US Army's how-to guide on zombie apocalypse even includes waiting for POTUS, the President of United States' final call, in the event of a takeover.

May 14, 2014

The sixth grader was handcuffed, choked and kicked by the officer.

Cell Phone Clip Shows Boynton Beach Cop Choking and Kicking Sixth Grader

The officer puts the 11-year-old student in a chokehold and kicks him in the back of the leg, causing the kid to fall.

May 14, 2014

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

77 Abducted Girls Identified from Video but Several Parents Keep Away out of Shame

There is an increasing fear that some parents may be keeping away due to public shame as the girls have now been converted to Islam and possibly been raped as well.

May 14, 2014

NASA Tweets Spectacular Space Photos Used in TV Series 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey'

The show, aired by Fox, is a follow-up to the popular 1980 television series "Cosmos: A Personal Voyage", hosted by Carl Sagan.

May 13, 2014

CNN's Ukraine is in Pakistan goof-up (YouTube screenshot)

News Giant CNN's On-Air Geographical Blunder Pins Ukraine in Pakistan

The geographical mix-up was quickly spotted and a user put it up on YouTube. It soon started trending on Twitter as well.

May 13, 2014

US Forces Locate Boko Haram Commander Place; Hope Reignites on Finding Abducted Nigerian Girls

The US Marines and Nigerian Army have reportedly located the place of Boko Haram in a joint operation.

May 13, 2014

Beware! You will be fined for wasting food (representational photo)

Swiss Restaurant Imposes Fine on Customers Wasting Food

The five-Franc fine is just symbolic, and the idea is to discourage people from wasting food.

May 12, 2014

Ethiopian Plane Hijacker May Finally Get Asylum in Switzerland but Only after 30-Year Prison Term

The co-pilot of flight ET702 hijacked the plane that was bound to Rome from Addis Ababa and instead brought it to Geneva. He claimed that he feared for his life in Ethiopia and hence wanted to seek asylum in Switzerland.

May 12, 2014

A woman holds a portrait of former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden in front of her face as she stands in front of the US embassy during a protest in Berlin.

Germany Planning to Hear Snowden's Testimony over US-NSA Snoopgate in Switzerland

The German Parliament wants Snowden to provide his testimony over the revelation involving NSA amassing data from Germans, including spying on Chancellor Merkel.

May 12, 2014

Blackwater troops in training/Reuters File

Over 100 US Elite Blackwater Mercenaries Deployed in Ukraine

Blackwater, the highly trained private US Army, is known to have played a key role during the Iraq war.

May 12, 2014

Relative of a Chinese coal mine accident victim (Reuters file)

Hoax Busted: 'China Miner Found Alive after 17 Years Underground' is Fake

The story gained much readership but many did not consider the fact that the report was being propagated by a fake news generating website.

May 11, 2014

Mothers of the Nigerian girls kidnapped by Boko Haram protest.

Abducted Chibok Schoolgirls Being Transported Out of Nigeria - Report

The abducted girls may get sold off as sex slaves for prices as low as $12.

May 11, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Anti-Islamic Ad Campaign Featuring Hitler on Washington DC Buses Stirs Controversy

Boko Haram Kills 9 Including Chinese National, Abducts Another 10

Modi Selfie with Mother Inches to Million 'Likes'

Rajinikanth Invited to Narendra Modi's Swearing-in Ceremony - Report

After Taking India, Modi Wave Sweeps Twitter

Nigerian Mother Sets Nine-Year-Old Daughter on Fire for Being a 'Witch'

Yusuf Yerkel: Adviser to Turkish PM Photographed Kicking Relative of Mining Accident Victim

Angry Villagers in Nigeria Kill Hundreds of Boko Haram Militants

Ready for Apocalypse: US Army Has an Official Zombie Survival Guide

Cell Phone Clip Shows Boynton Beach Cop Choking and Kicking Sixth Grader

77 Abducted Girls Identified from Video but Several Parents Keep Away out of Shame

NASA Tweets Spectacular Space Photos Used in TV Series 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey'

News Giant CNN's On-Air Geographical Blunder Pins Ukraine in Pakistan

US Forces Locate Boko Haram Commander Place; Hope Reignites on Finding Abducted Nigerian Girls

Swiss Restaurant Imposes Fine on Customers Wasting Food

Ethiopian Plane Hijacker May Finally Get Asylum in Switzerland but Only after 30-Year Prison Term

Germany Planning to Hear Snowden's Testimony over US-NSA Snoopgate in Switzerland

Over 100 US Elite Blackwater Mercenaries Deployed in Ukraine

Hoax Busted: 'China Miner Found Alive after 17 Years Underground' is Fake

Abducted Chibok Schoolgirls Being Transported Out of Nigeria - Report

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'