John Esposito
Coverage of John Esposito in the Nexus archive.
- John Esposito's warning against a clash of civilisations has never been more urgent
John Esposito, a Georgetown scholar, warned against a clash of civilisations as US bombs fell on Iran at the time of his death. He dedicated his career to explaining Islam to the American public and promoting understanding between cultures.
- John Esposito, would-be Catholic priest turned renowned scholar of Islam, dies aged 86
John Esposito, a scholar of Islam and Georgetown University professor, died at 86 after a career challenging Western stereotypes about Muslims. He authored over 55 books, co-wrote 'Who Speaks for Islam?,' and founded the Prince Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding.
- 1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say.
One person died and 36 were injured, including firefighters and first responders, after a fire and two explosions at a New York City shipyard. The blasts occurred during a rescue operation for trapped workers, with a second explosion causing severe injuries to a fire marshal and firefighter. The fire remains under control, and a full investigation has begun.