Move stokes govt-Muslim tensions

NEW DELHI, Apr 02 (Reuters): The Indian government on Wednesday presented a bill in parliament that plans sweeping changes in the management of vast tracts of land set aside solely for Muslim use, potentially stoking tensions between the government and minority Muslims.The land and properties fall under the "waqf" category,...

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Israel to expand Gaza military operation

GAZA, Apr 02 (Reuters/AFP): Israel announced a major expansion of military operations in Gaza on Wednesday, saying large areas of the enclave would be seized and added to its security zones, accompanied by large-scale evacuations of the population.Israeli leaders have been encouraged by signs of protest in Gaza against Hamas,...

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Myanmar junta chief to join BIMSTEC summit in person

YANGON, Apr 02 (Reuters): Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, whose country was struck by a devastating earthquake last week, will attend a regional summit of mostly South Asian leaders in Bangkok on Friday, Thailand's foreign ministry said.The summit of BIMSTEC, or the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical...

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