Death to Sir Salman?
The week's news at a glance.
London
Novelist Salman Rushdie was knighted last week, touching off fury in the Muslim world. Rushdie, an Indian-born British citizen, first drew Muslim protests with the 1988 publication of his book The Satanic Verses, which many found blasphemous. Several Pakistanis died that year during protests against the book, and Iran issued a fatwa sentencing Rushdie to death. This week, Pakistan was again prominent in protesting Rushdie’s new honor, as the government appeared to call for suicide bombings. “If someone exploded a bomb on his body, he would be right to do so unless the British government apologizes and withdraws the ‘Sir’ title,” said Pakistani Religion Minister Mohammed Ijaz ul-Haq. A British diplomat expressed “deep concern” at the comment.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
-
5 jumbo-sized political cartoons about Qatar's 'gift' to Trump
Cartoons Editorial cartoons feature artists' takes on Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East.
-
Broccoli and cashew stir-fry recipe
The Week Recommends This nutty dish is a satisfying vegetarian option
-
The UK-US trade deal: what was agreed?
In Depth Keir Starmer's calm handling of Donald Trump paid off, but deal remains more of a 'damage limitation exercise' than 'an unbridled triumph'