The Latest Breaking News from Salman Rushdie

Author, 75, was target of ‘fatwa’ by Iranian religious leaders over 1988 book The Satanic Verses

Hadi Matar, 24, is accused of attacking the author at event in New York state and is being held without bond.

The man suspected of attacking novelist Salman Rushdie on Friday has been charged with attempted murder and assault, US prosecutors said on Saturday. "The individual responsible for the attack yesterday, Hadi Matar, has now been formally charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree,"…

Suspect had a ticket for Chautauqua event but some say protections should have been enhanced given sensitivities

Tehran (AFP) - In Tehran's book market, the stabbing of British novelist Salman Rushdie was on everyone's lips Saturday, but only those who approved of the attack dared to speak publicly.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has received a death threat from an Islamist extremist after showing support for Salman Rushdie after he was attacked on stage

Response to Rowling’s message of support had read: ‘You are next’

Sir Salman suffered damage to his liver, severed nerves in an arm and eye, was on a ventilator and unable to speak, his agent said

Erie (United States) (AFP) - Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized in serious condition Saturday after being stabbed at a literary event in New York state in a shocking assault that triggered international outrage, but drew applause from hardliners in Iran and Pakistan.