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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Rumours claim that three teens in Philadelphia were beaten up and raped by the Mexican 'Charlie demon'.

Hoax Busted: Reports of Mysterious Deaths After Playing Charlie Charlie Challenge are False

It is claimed that 500 people in the United States have died six days after playing the game in an unexplained manner.

Jun 7, 2015

A man injured in the Diyarbakir bomb blast casting his vote on Sunday

Turkey Elections: Image of Injured Diyarbakir Blast Victim Covered in Bandage Voting Goes Viral

On Sunday 53.7 million Turkish nationals went to poll.

Jun 7, 2015

Raif Badawi campaign image by Amnesty International

Saudi Arabia: Supreme Court Upholds 1,000 Lashes Sentence to Blogger Raif Badawi

Raif Badawi, who set up the website "Free Saudi Liberals", was arrested in June 2012 for insulting Islam.

Jun 7, 2015

For almost two weeks, Amazon was selling Isis propaganda magazine on its e-commerce website

Amazon Stops Selling Isis Propaganda Magazine Dabiq After Two Weeks

Amazon sites in the US, France, Germany, Italy and Spain had allowed the Isis to sell its terror propaganda magazine Dabiq online.

Jun 7, 2015

Handout photo of U.S. reinforcements landing on Omaha beach during the Normandy D-Day landings near Vierville sur Mer

D-Day Anniversary: Must-Know Facts about Allied Invasion of Normandy [PHOTOS]

On 6 June 1944, one of the biggest military invasion in history took place.

Jun 6, 2015

D-Day Anniversary 2015: 10 Quotes to Remember the Sacrifices of American Soldiers on Normandy Beaches in 1944

D-Day is an observance and not a federal public holiday in the US.

Jun 5, 2015

Pakistan: 8 of the 10 Malala Yousafzai Attackers, Imprisoned for 25 Years, Freed Secretly

Pakistani authorities now reveal that eight of the Taliban militants were released for the lack of evidence.

Jun 5, 2015

The issue 7 of ISIS' English propaganda magazine carries a report on the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians kidnapped in Libya.

Libya: Isis Kidnaps 86 Eritrean Christian Migrants, Sparks Beheading Fear

Recently, Isis in Libya executed two Eritrean Christian Migrants after stopping a convoy carrying 75 African refugees.

Jun 5, 2015

Saudi soldiers at Khoba, a frontline border post with Yemen

Yemen: Houthi Rebels Captured 'a Number of Saudi Soldiers'?

The soldiers were taken captive during a clash at the Yemen-Saudi border.

Jun 5, 2015

Several Taliban leaders have joined Isis

Isis Beheads 10 Taliban Fighters in Afghanistan

Recently, top Taliban commander Maulvi Abbas was taken hostage by Isis.

Jun 5, 2015

Iran has even publicly lashed Christians for taking wine in communion service.

Iran: 18 People Get 24 Years in Prison for Converting to Christianity

Since 2010, Iran has arbitrarily arrested and detained more than 500 Christians across the country.

Jun 4, 2015

India's Fastest Train at 160 kmph to be Flagged-Off Soon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to flag off the the semi high-speed train between Delhi and Agra.

Jun 4, 2015

Valdet Gashi, a well-known German Thai boxer reportedly has joined Isis.

Syria: Two-Time World Thai Boxing Champion from Germany, Valdet Gashi, Joins Isis

The 29-year-old had told his family that he was attending a training in Bangkok.

Jun 4, 2015

An 80-year old Chinese man from Xinjiang has joined Isis in Syria.

Syria: 80-Year-Old Grandfather from China Joins Isis, Threatens to Attack Infidel Chinese

Muhammed Amin, an Imam from Xinjiang, claims to have joined the Islamic State (Isis).

Jun 4, 2015

Afghan security force and Nato troops stand at the gate of a guesthouse after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan

Plot to Kill Indian Ambassador in Kabul was Hatched in Pakistan: Afghan Spy Report

Fourteen people were killed by the militants during the seven-hour-long siege.

Jun 3, 2015

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

Boko Haram Video Shows Militants Beheading Civilian, Shooting Injured Nigerian Soldiers in the Head

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau does not make an appearance in the video, sparking rumours of his death once again.

Jun 3, 2015

Queen Elizabeth Death Hoax: Report Claiming Her Majesty Being Hospitalised is False

BBC journalist Ahmen Khawaja tweeted that Queen Elizabeth was hospitalised at the King Edward VII hospital in London.

Jun 3, 2015

Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement

Hamas Guns Down Salafist Leader after Isis Kills Senior Palestinian Intelligence Officer

Recently, Isis' Salafist supporters claimed responsibility for shooting a rocket at Israel.

Jun 3, 2015

A video grab shows an Isis militant torturing a 14-year old boy

Syria: Isis Hangs 14-Year-Old by Wrist, Tortures Him in Graphic 'Propaganda Video'

The Raqqa school boy was sentenced to death by Isis, but he managed to escape to Turkey after his executioner took pity on him.

Jun 2, 2015

FBI Spying on Americans Using Aircraft Fitted With Cellphone Surveillance Equipment: Report

It was found that the FBI has a 'small air force' of about 115 aircraft.

Jun 2, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Hoax Busted: Reports of Mysterious Deaths After Playing Charlie Charlie Challenge are False

Turkey Elections: Image of Injured Diyarbakir Blast Victim Covered in Bandage Voting Goes Viral

Saudi Arabia: Supreme Court Upholds 1,000 Lashes Sentence to Blogger Raif Badawi

Amazon Stops Selling Isis Propaganda Magazine Dabiq After Two Weeks

D-Day Anniversary: Must-Know Facts about Allied Invasion of Normandy [PHOTOS]

D-Day Anniversary 2015: 10 Quotes to Remember the Sacrifices of American Soldiers on Normandy Beaches in 1944

Pakistan: 8 of the 10 Malala Yousafzai Attackers, Imprisoned for 25 Years, Freed Secretly

Libya: Isis Kidnaps 86 Eritrean Christian Migrants, Sparks Beheading Fear

Yemen: Houthi Rebels Captured 'a Number of Saudi Soldiers'?

Isis Beheads 10 Taliban Fighters in Afghanistan

Iran: 18 People Get 24 Years in Prison for Converting to Christianity

India's Fastest Train at 160 kmph to be Flagged-Off Soon

Syria: Two-Time World Thai Boxing Champion from Germany, Valdet Gashi, Joins Isis

Syria: 80-Year-Old Grandfather from China Joins Isis, Threatens to Attack Infidel Chinese

Plot to Kill Indian Ambassador in Kabul was Hatched in Pakistan: Afghan Spy Report

Boko Haram Video Shows Militants Beheading Civilian, Shooting Injured Nigerian Soldiers in the Head

Queen Elizabeth Death Hoax: Report Claiming Her Majesty Being Hospitalised is False

Hamas Guns Down Salafist Leader after Isis Kills Senior Palestinian Intelligence Officer

Syria: Isis Hangs 14-Year-Old by Wrist, Tortures Him in Graphic 'Propaganda Video'

FBI Spying on Americans Using Aircraft Fitted With Cellphone Surveillance Equipment: 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'