In February 1989, Iran’s then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declared Rushdie’s novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ to be blasphemous. He issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie’s execution, alongside anyone involved in publishing the book.

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An American-Lebanese man, who was found guilty of attempting to kill novelist Salman Rushdie, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday (May 16), the maximum for an attempt to murder.

Man Who Stabbed Author Salman Rushdie Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

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BREAKING | Salman Rushdie Attacker Hadi Matar Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

The brutal attack left the popular author blind in one eye and seriously injured as he was stabbed over a dozen times in the head and torso. World

Who is Hadi Matar? American-Lebanese man sentenced to 25 years in prison for stabbing Salman Rushdie

The brutal attack left the popular author blind in one eye and seriously injured as he was stabbed over a dozen times in the head and torso. WORLD

Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2022 stabbing case

WORLD | An American-Lebanese man was found guilty Friday of attempting to kill novelist Salman Rushdie when storming a stage and repeatedly plunging a knife into the "Satanic Verses" author.

Lebanese-American Hadi Matar found guilty of Salman Rushdie's murder attempt

World: Salman Rushdie also recalled a meeting with Musk a decade ago, where the SpaceX founder had predicted a seven-year timeline to reach Mars. Expressing frustration, Rushdie said, “Seven years have already passed, and I really want him to leave.”

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World: Hadi Matar, an American of Lebanese descent, entered the small courtroom in upstate New York wearing a light blue shirt and closely cropped hair, flanked by security officers, video of the proceedings showed.

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The novelist, who was stabbed and gravely wounded at a literary event last year, received an award from the Freedom of Expression organization. Watch the video to know more.

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According to the reports, Iranian foundation has praised Hadi Matar who attacked the author Salman Rushdie last year. The foundation has also promised him 1,000 square metres of agricultural land. Matar was accused of severely injuring Rushdie and has pleaded not guilty.

Iranian foundation praises Salman Rushdie's attacker, gets 1,000 square metres land

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The author Iran targeted before Trump and Netanyahu: Salman Rushdie’s 'fatwa' and stabbing explained!

Man Who Stabbed Author Salman Rushdie Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

Top 10 world news: Russia-Ukraine peace talks end in Turkey; Pakistan deputy PM fact-checked by local media, and more

BREAKING | Salman Rushdie Attacker Hadi Matar Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

Who is Hadi Matar? American-Lebanese man sentenced to 25 years in prison for stabbing Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie's attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2022 stabbing case

Lebanese-American Hadi Matar found guilty of Salman Rushdie's murder attempt

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Trial opens for suspect in Salman Rushdie attack that left author blind in one eye

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Salman Rushdie’s would be-assassin charged with supporting terror group Hezbollah

Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' cuts open an empowering defence of free speech

India-born author Salman Rushdie opens up on horrific stabbing: 'It felt like...'

Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed, Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' reveals details of attack

Salman Rushdie stabbing trial delayed, Rushdie's memoir 'Knife' reveals details of attack

Salman Rushdie makes rare public appearance to receive award in New York

Salman Rushdie's memoir about stabbing attack on him will release next year

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Salman Rushdie writing a book on stage stabbing: 'I just have to deal with it'

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Iranian foundation praises Salman Rushdie's attacker, gets 1,000 square metres land