A man named Hadi Matar is on trial in New York for the attempted murder of British author Salman Rushdie during a reading in 2022. Rushdie, who suffered severe injuries from the attack, is expected to testify against Matar. The trial coincides with the 36th anniversary of a fatwa issued against Rushdie for his novel 'The Satanic Verses.' Matar, who has pleaded not guilty, faces charges of attempted murder and assault, with a separate federal indictment alleging ties to terrorism. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)