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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Policemen wearing mask sit in a tent outside Lady MacLehose Holiday Village in Sai Kung, where people who came into close contact with the Korean MERS patient will spend two weeks in quarantine, in Hong Kong, China May 30, 2015.

South Korea MERS Outbreak: First Deaths Reported as Country Quarantines 700

A South Korean national who defied the quarantine has become the first Mers case in China.

Jun 2, 2015

Isis in Gaza supporters protesting in May following the demolition of a mosque by Hamas.

Gaza: Isis Assassinates Senior Hamas Commander; Threatens to Kill More 'One by One'

In May, Isis had warned Hamas that it would start killing its personnel 'one by one'.

Jun 2, 2015

Mohammed Hassan Ali bin Isa and Abdul Jalil al-Arbash (Right) posted a selfie minutes before the suicide attack.

Dammam Mosque Heroes: DNA Sampling Taken up to Identify Remains of Youths who Saved Lives

Mohammed Hassan Ali bin Isa and Abdul Jalil al-Arbash were killed after they reportedly chased the suicide bomber away.

Jun 1, 2015

ISIS executioners throw two men charged for 'homosexuality' from a roof in Mosul,Iraq.

Isis Fighters Throw Gay Man off a Cliff in Syria: Report

The Islamic State (Isis) consider gay sex as a crime punishable by death.

Jun 1, 2015

'Technically Bankrupt' Malaysia Airlines to Terminate 20,000 Employees

Malaysia Airlines is expected to relaunch its services in September, most likely under a new name.

Jun 1, 2015

News reports from Turkey have found that the Turkish soldiers have been fraternising with the ISIS fighters.

Former Turkish MIT Intelligence Agent Arrested While Fighting for Isis in Mosul: Report

The Turkish MIT was recently blamed for sending weapons to Isis in Syria.

Jun 1, 2015

Colonel Gulmurod Khalimov, chief of Tajikistan's paramilitary police unit (OMON) has joined Isis

Who is Colonel Gulmurod Khalimov; Former Blackwater Special Ops Commander is now Isis Recruiter [VIDEO]

Colonel Khalimov participated in five counter-terrorism training courses in the United States,where he was trained by US Special Ops and Blackwater members.

May 31, 2015

An Isis videograb showing a Belgian boy, 13, killing a man claimed to be an Israeli spy

Isis Kidnaps Another 500 Children to Use Them for 'Suicide Attacks'

Local security personnel claim that the children under the age of 16 are being trained by Isis in its boot camps.

May 31, 2015

Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper Ante Covic grabs the ball as Nassir Alshamrani of Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal runs into him during their Asian Champions League final first-leg football match at Parramatta Stadium in Sydney on 31 October, 2014

Women Watch Football to Stare at Men's Thighs, says Saudi Cleric in Fatwa

The Saudi cleric said that men should threaten to divorce their wives if they insist on watching football on TV.

May 31, 2015

Eating chocolates aides in weight loss is a viral hoax

Hoax Busted: Journalist Fooled Millions to Believe Eating Chocolate Aids Weight Loss

A science journalist has exposed how health journals would publish any unfounded claim for a 'hefty fee.'

May 31, 2015

Beau Biden, with US Vice President Joe Biden in 2008

Beau Biden Obituary: Things to Know about Son of US Vice President Joe Biden

Beau Biden died of brain cancer on 30 May 2015.

May 31, 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) delivers an opening speech at the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich, Switzerland, May 29, 2015.

Zurich: FIFA Congress Building Evacuated Following Confirmed Bomb Threat

The bomb detection squad have conducted a search inside the building, following which the delegates were allowed to resume the congress.

May 29, 2015

Dammam shia mosque was targeted by a suicide bomber on 29 May during Friday prayers.

Saudi Arabia: Isis Behind Suicide Attack at Dammam Shia Mosque that Killed 4 [VIDEO]

The suicide attack was foiled after a security guard, Saeed al-Arbash, who too was killed, made out the bomber.

May 29, 2015

Isis jihadi bride claims that raping Yazidi sexl slave is a 'great prophetic Sunnah' encouraged by Quran.

Isis Fighters Force Yazidi Girl to Recite Verses from Koran as they Rape her

The Chechen Isis fighters poured boiling water on the Yazidi sex slave when she refused to meet their depraved sexual demands.

May 29, 2015

Phoenix: Armed Biker Gang to Hold 'Draw Muhammad' Contest Outside Mosque

Ritzheimer says the contest is also in response to the "liberals" who criticised Pamela Geller instead of the gunmen.

May 29, 2015

An Iranian executioner checks the rope before a public hanging.

Iran Executed 59 people in Mere 6 Days, Monitoring Group Alleges

According to the National Council of Resistance of Iran, the country carried out "a wave of secret execution inside the country's prisons".

May 28, 2015

Protesters are seen behind a fire barricade as they chant anti-government slogans before clashing with riot police in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, April 28, 2015.

Burundi President Appeals to 'Patriotic' Citizens on Facebook to Donate Money for Holding Elections

Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to contest for a third term is being opposed his country's citizens.

May 28, 2015

A demonstrator burns a cross during a protest in the Badami Bagh area of Lahore, Pakistan

Pakistan: Man Builds Asia's Largest 'Bulletproof' Cross in Karachi to Protect Christians

The 58-year-old Pakistani businessman, Parvez Henry Gill, has built the cross right in the heart of the city, where 90 percent of the population consists of Muslim.

May 28, 2015

Turkish couple decide to marry after getting approval on Twitter

Turkey: Couple Decide to Tie the Knot after Marriage Proposal Gets 1,000 Favourites on Twitter

The couple coincidentally met on Twitter two years ago.

May 28, 2015

Flash flood alert released over immenient dam breaking in Ellis County

Texas: Dam break 'Imminent' in Ellis County, Residents Evacuated

The earthen dam developed a leak during the recent rains.

May 27, 2015

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

South Korea MERS Outbreak: First Deaths Reported as Country Quarantines 700

Gaza: Isis Assassinates Senior Hamas Commander; Threatens to Kill More 'One by One'

Dammam Mosque Heroes: DNA Sampling Taken up to Identify Remains of Youths who Saved Lives

Isis Fighters Throw Gay Man off a Cliff in Syria: Report

'Technically Bankrupt' Malaysia Airlines to Terminate 20,000 Employees

Former Turkish MIT Intelligence Agent Arrested While Fighting for Isis in Mosul: Report

Who is Colonel Gulmurod Khalimov; Former Blackwater Special Ops Commander is now Isis Recruiter [VIDEO]

Isis Kidnaps Another 500 Children to Use Them for 'Suicide Attacks'

Women Watch Football to Stare at Men's Thighs, says Saudi Cleric in Fatwa

Hoax Busted: Journalist Fooled Millions to Believe Eating Chocolate Aids Weight Loss

Beau Biden Obituary: Things to Know about Son of US Vice President Joe Biden

Zurich: FIFA Congress Building Evacuated Following Confirmed Bomb Threat

Saudi Arabia: Isis Behind Suicide Attack at Dammam Shia Mosque that Killed 4 [VIDEO]

Isis Fighters Force Yazidi Girl to Recite Verses from Koran as they Rape her

Phoenix: Armed Biker Gang to Hold 'Draw Muhammad' Contest Outside Mosque

Iran Executed 59 people in Mere 6 Days, Monitoring Group Alleges

Burundi President Appeals to 'Patriotic' Citizens on Facebook to Donate Money for Holding Elections

Pakistan: Man Builds Asia's Largest 'Bulletproof' Cross in Karachi to Protect Christians

Turkey: Couple Decide to Tie the Knot after Marriage Proposal Gets 1,000 Favourites on Twitter

Texas: Dam break 'Imminent' in Ellis County, Residents Evacuated

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'