Rushdie defends Muslims' right to build Ground Zero mosque

Satanic Verses author Salman Rushdie said tonight that an Islamic centre and mosque should be permitted close to Ground Zero in New York city.

Rushdie defends Muslims' right to build Ground Zero mosque

Satanic Verses author Salman Rushdie said tonight that an Islamic centre and mosque should be permitted close to Ground Zero in New York city.

Mr Rushdie’s satirical novel led in the 1980s to worldwide riots by Muslims and calls for his death.

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