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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Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city.

Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre Destroyed by Hamas a Hoax

The hoax claims that Hamas militants blew up the church, after plundering the artifacts.

Jul 28, 2014

An Emirates Airbus A380 lands on the runway at Manchester Airport at Manchester Airport, northern England June 25, 2013

Emirates Airlines Diverts Flights from Iraq over Fears of ISIS Shooting Down Planes

Emirates Airlines, one of the world's biggest air carriers, has announced its decision to restrict aircraft through the Iraqi airspace.

Jul 28, 2014

ISIS fighters at a checkpoint in the northern Iraq city of Mosul

China may have around 100 Citizens Fighting for ISIS

Chinese diplomat in Middle East has confirmed that Muslim extremists from Xinjiang region have joined the Islamic state.

Jul 28, 2014

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and FIFA President Sepp Blatter at the official handover ceremony of the 2018 World Cup.

MH17 Aftermath: UK Joins Chorus for Stripping Russia of 2018 World Cup

After Germany, the UK has joined in demanding that Russia be stripped of hosting rights of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Jul 27, 2014

ISIS Holds Surface-to-Air Missiles? Commercial Jets Flying over Iraq at Risk?

It has now emerged that the ISIS militants in Iraq have gotten hold of surface-to-air missiles, prompting fears that they could be used against commercial airlines.

Jul 27, 2014

ISIS Captures Syrian Military Base in Raqqa, Beheads Soldiers

The ISIS militants have beheaded several captured soldiers, after taking over the Division 17 base of the Syrian Army in Raqqa.

Jul 25, 2014

'The Big Bang Theory' Season 8: CBS Still Undecided over Cast Pay Raise, Prompts Delay Fears

If the crew and the production house does not reach an understanding soon, the delay could affect the production of the show.

Jul 25, 2014

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

Boko Haram Beheads Nigerian Air Force Officer [VIDEO]

The Boko Haram terrorists found a Nigerian Air Force identity card on the victim.

Jul 25, 2014

A counselor in Egypt holds up cards used to educate women about female genital mutilation (FGM) in Minia.

Hoax Busted: ISIS' Genital Mutilation Orders Said to be False

ISIS militants reportedly issued a fatwa making it mandatory for all Iraqi women aged 11 to 46 to go through circumcision or genital mutilation.

Jul 25, 2014

137,000 in Britain Victims of Female Genital Mutilation

PM Cameron also warned the parents, who subject their daughters to genital mutilation, of dire consequences for disobeying the law.

Jul 24, 2014

Air Algerie Flight with 116 Onboard Missing; Feared to Have Crashed in Niger

The plane was carrying 110 passengers, besides six crew members.

Jul 24, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Case Update: Verdict Date and What's in Store for Blade Runner in SA Prisons

If the court finds Pistorius guilty of killing girlfriend Steenkamp, the blade runner could face 25 years in prison.

Jul 24, 2014

Mothers of kidnapped school girls react during a meeting with the Borno State governor in Chibok, Maiduguri, Borno State, April 22, 2014.

Boko Haram Insurgency has Killed 11 Parents of Abducted Chibok Girls: Report

In the last three months,since the abduction of the Chibok girls, 11 parents have died.

Jul 24, 2014

A team of international observers set to investigate the alleged downing of the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 have been blocked by 'drunk' rebels.

Two Ukrainian Military Jets Shot Down by Rebels Days after MH17 Crash

The incident has once again sparked debate over the capabilities of the rebels and the involvement of Russia.

Jul 23, 2014

City of Yumen in Gansu province has been quarantined after a man died of deadly bubonic plague

Chinese Town with 30,000 Population Sealed Off after Bubonic Plague Death; 151 Facing Quarantine [Photos+Video]

A Chinese town with a population of 30,000 has been sealed off, and 151 persons have been quarantined.

Jul 23, 2014

Identifying MH17 Victims' Bodies, Handing over to Relatives could Take Months, Says Dutch PM [Photos]

The forensic teams may require months to piece together the identities of the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 passengers.

Jul 23, 2014

The Chinese mall's pink, extra-wide parking spaces for women are condemned for being sexist.

Chinese Mall's Pink Women-Only Parking Spaces Rake up Controversy

Several social media users claim the move is sexist and insults women.

Jul 22, 2014

Fleeing Mosul Christians Robbed at Checkpoints by ISIS

Cars, cell phones, food, money, gold, including fake jewelry, electronic items and even medicines were looted from the Christians of Mosul.

Jul 22, 2014

Hallucinogenic Drug Found in Meat Consumed by Florida Family

US Company behind Rotten Chicken Scam in China?

An American meat processing plant is responsible for the supply of rotten meat to fast food chains in China.

Jul 22, 2014

Boko Haram Shot Down Nigerian Air Force Helicopter?

Boko Haram is believed to have been behind the shooting of a military helicopter in Nigeria.

Jul 22, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre Destroyed by Hamas a Hoax

Emirates Airlines Diverts Flights from Iraq over Fears of ISIS Shooting Down Planes

China may have around 100 Citizens Fighting for ISIS

MH17 Aftermath: UK Joins Chorus for Stripping Russia of 2018 World Cup

ISIS Holds Surface-to-Air Missiles? Commercial Jets Flying over Iraq at Risk?

ISIS Captures Syrian Military Base in Raqqa, Beheads Soldiers

'The Big Bang Theory' Season 8: CBS Still Undecided over Cast Pay Raise, Prompts Delay Fears

Boko Haram Beheads Nigerian Air Force Officer [VIDEO]

Hoax Busted: ISIS' Genital Mutilation Orders Said to be False

137,000 in Britain Victims of Female Genital Mutilation

Air Algerie Flight with 116 Onboard Missing; Feared to Have Crashed in Niger

Oscar Pistorius Case Update: Verdict Date and What's in Store for Blade Runner in SA Prisons

Boko Haram Insurgency has Killed 11 Parents of Abducted Chibok Girls: Report

Two Ukrainian Military Jets Shot Down by Rebels Days after MH17 Crash

Chinese Town with 30,000 Population Sealed Off after Bubonic Plague Death; 151 Facing Quarantine [Photos+Video]

Identifying MH17 Victims' Bodies, Handing over to Relatives could Take Months, Says Dutch PM [Photos]

Chinese Mall's Pink Women-Only Parking Spaces Rake up Controversy

Fleeing Mosul Christians Robbed at Checkpoints by ISIS

US Company behind Rotten Chicken Scam in China?

Boko Haram Shot Down Nigerian Air Force Helicopter?

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'