Photos: Author Salman Rushdie on ventilator after New York stabbing

The Associated Press
Aug 13, 2022
Aug 13, 2022 Updated Oct 3, 2024
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What is a fatwa? A religious studies professor explains

The attack on Salman Rushdie promptly led to speculation on whether the attacker had been influenced by the 1989 fatwa against the author. A scholar explains what a fatwa is — and isn’t.

Salman Rushdie remains hospitalized after stabbing attack as venue faces scrutiny over security

Rushdie, 75, was stabbed at least twice on stage at the Chautauqua Institution before he was slated to give a lecture, New York state police said Friday.

Report: Salman Rushdie lives, but loses use of eye and hand

Andrew Wylie told the Spanish language newspaper El Pais in an article that Rushdie suffered three serious wounds to his neck and 15 wounds to his chest and torso.

Why Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ remains so controversial

When "The Satanic Verses” was published, it almost immediately set off angry demonstrations. What was — and still is — behind this outrage?

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