Articles By Palash R. Ghosh

Air Koryo

Air Koryo: North Korea's Strange, But Functioning, Airline

The state-controlled Air Koryo has a fleet of about thirty, mostly older Russian-made aircraft, and flies to 14 foreign airports in six countries -- including, of all places, Kuwait.

Refugee in Jordanian camp

Refugees Fleeing Syria Straining Resources In Lebanon and Jordan

10,200 Syrians crossed into northern Jordan between Aug. 21 and Aug. 27, more than double the 4,500 figure from just the week before.

Indian restaurant named for Hitler

Indian Jews Outraged By Clothing Store Named ‘Hitler’

Critics complain that Shah is simply exploiting the name of Hitler because he remains a popular figure among many Indians.

Polygamy is illegal across the western world..

Polygamous Marriage Prompts Outrage In Brazil

The couple were married three months ago. They have not been identified and have not spoken to the media.

Hangman's Noose

Death Penalty In India: On The Books, But Rarely Applied

Given the magnitude of the Mumbai attacks, many in India would like to see Qassab executed.

Beatles at Candlestick Park

The Beatles Last Concert At Candlestick Park: The Dream Is Over

Candlestick marked a dramatic turning point in The Beatles' career and lives.

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Indian Prime Minister Singh Visits Iran: Finding A Delicate Balance

Oil is at the heart of Indian-Iranian relations today.

Jammeh

Gambia Threatens To Execute All Death Row Prisoners, But Africa Moving Toward Abolition Of Capital Punishment

Gambia's plan to execute all prisoners on death row may jeopardize EU funds it is scheduled to receive.

Palestinian women watch funeral of Islamic Jihad militant Mohammed Daher in Gaza City

Gaza May Be Unlivable By 2020: UN

Over the next eight years, the population in the narrow band of land will increase by half a million people to 2.1 million

Rogo

Mombasa, Kenya, Erupts In Riots After Radical Muslim Preacher Is Killed

Rogo was a supporter of al-Shabaab, the Islamic militant group that controls large swathes of neighboring Somalia.