<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/volcano-tsunami-hits-indonesia-after-krakatoa-eruption-several-people-killed-185908">At least 43 killed, 584 injured after 'volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia</a>

Authorities say the tsunami may have been triggered by an abnormal tidal surge due to a new moon and an underwater landslide following the eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/11-women-try-to-trek-sabarimala-tension-prevails-in-pamba-185911">Tension</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/11-women-try-to-trek-sabarimala-tension-prevails-in-pamba-185911"> in Kerala's Pamba as </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/11-women-try-to-trek-sabarimala-tension-prevails-in-pamba-185911">group</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/11-women-try-to-trek-sabarimala-tension-prevails-in-pamba-185911"> of 11 women try to trek to Sabarimala</a>

The women, members of the Chennai-based 'Manithi' outfit, are now squatting on the road. Police have thrown a security ring around them.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/after-trump-says-us-pulling-out-turkey-sends-troops-into-northern-syria-war-monitor-185910">After Trump says </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/after-trump-says-us-pulling-out-turkey-sends-troops-into-northern-syria-war-monitor-185910">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/after-trump-says-us-pulling-out-turkey-sends-troops-into-northern-syria-war-monitor-185910"> pulling out, Turkey sends troops into northern Syria: War monitor</a>

The area the Turkish troops have entered is controlled by Kurdish forces. The Kurds are backed by the US who use them to fight Islamic State; Ankara however thinks of them as terrorists.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/americas/canada-seeks-help-of-allies-for-release-of-detainees-in-china-185916">Canada seeks </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/americas/canada-seeks-help-of-allies-for-release-of-detainees-in-china-185916">help</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/americas/canada-seeks-help-of-allies-for-release-of-detainees-in-china-185916"> of allies for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/americas/canada-seeks-help-of-allies-for-release-of-detainees-in-china-185916">release</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/americas/canada-seeks-help-of-allies-for-release-of-detainees-in-china-185916"> of detainees in China</a>

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said that China's detention of former diplomat Michael Kovrig and consultant Michael Spavor is "not only a Canadian issue.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/how-much-more-freedom-do-you-need-anupam-kher-to-naseeruddin-shah-185917">'How much more freedom do you need?' Anupam Kher asks Naseeruddin Shah</a>

'There’s so much freedom in the country that you can abuse the army, badmouth the air chief and pelt stones at the soldiers. How much more freedom do you need in a country?' Kher asked.

At least 43 killed, 584 injured after 'volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia Authorities say the tsunami may have been triggered by an abnormal tidal surge due to a new moon and an underwater landslide following the eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano.

At least 43 killed, 584 injured after 'volcano tsunami' hits Indonesia Authorities say the tsunami may have been triggered by an abnormal tidal surge due to a new moon and an underwater landslide following the eruption of the Anak Krakatoa volcano. Tension in Kerala's Pamba as group of 11 women try to trek to Sabarimala The women, members of the Chennai-based 'Manithi' outfit, are now squatting on the road. Police have thrown a security ring around them. After Trump says US pulling out, Turkey sends troops into northern Syria: War monitor The area the Turkish troops have entered is controlled by Kurdish forces. The Kurds are backed by the US who use them to fight Islamic State; Ankara however thinks of them as terrorists. Canada seeks help of allies for release of detainees in China Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said that China's detention of former diplomat Michael Kovrig and consultant Michael Spavor is "not only a Canadian issue. 'How much more freedom do you need?' Anupam Kher asks Naseeruddin Shah 'There’s so much freedom in the country that you can abuse the army, badmouth the air chief and pelt stones at the soldiers. How much more freedom do you need in a country?' Kher asked.

News brief: Big stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sacking-of-sri-lanka-parliament-illegal-supreme-court-183770">Sacking of Sri Lanka parliament was illegal: Supreme Court</a>

In a crucial verdict on Thursday, the Sri Lankan&nbsp;Supreme Court called the sacking of the&nbsp;country's parliament as illegal.The seven-judge bench unanimously decided that Sirisena violated the country's Constitution when he dissolved parliament and called a snap election nearly two years ahead of schedule.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/they-will-not-be-able-to-get-anything-from-him-christian-michels-lawyer-to-wion-183762">They will not be able to get anything from him: Christian Michel's lawyer to WION</a>

Christian James Michel's lawyer Rosemary Patrizzi told WION on Thursday that the Indian authorities "brought him to get something from him but they will not be able get anything".&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-meets-with-rajasthan-cm-hopefuls-its-advantage-gehlot-183738">Rahul meets with Rajasthan CM hopefuls; it's advantage Gehlot</a>

Congress president Rahul Gandhi Thursday held one-on-one meetings with Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, the two chief ministerial aspirants in Rajasthan, before taking a final call on who would head government in the desert state.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/palestinian-shoots-dead-two-israelis-in-west-bank-army-183767">Palestinian shoots dead two Israelis in West Bank: Army</a>

A Palestinian shot dead two Israelis and wounded at least two others at a bus stop in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, the army said. "A Palestinian opened fire at a bus stop killing 2 Israelis, severely injuring 1 and injuring others at Asaf Junction, north of Jerusalem," the Israeli military said on its Twitter account.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-orders-release-of-indian-national-hamid-nehal-ansari-183735">Pakistan court orders release of Indian national Hamid Nehal Ansari</a>

Pakistan court on Thursday ordered the release of an Indian citizen Hamid Nehal Ansari who went missing in the country in 2012. Ansari who was sentenced to three years of imprisonment in 2016 by a military court in Pakistan on charges of espionage, has already spent six years in the Pak prison.

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Sacking of Sri Lanka parliament was illegal: Supreme Court In a crucial verdict on Thursday, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court called the sacking of the country's parliament as illegal.

Sacking of Sri Lanka parliament was illegal: Supreme Court In a crucial verdict on Thursday, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court called the sacking of the country's parliament as illegal.The seven-judge bench unanimously decided that Sirisena violated the country's Constitution when he dissolved parliament and called a snap election nearly two years ahead of schedule. They will not be able to get anything from him: Christian Michel's lawyer to WION Christian James Michel's lawyer Rosemary Patrizzi told WION on Thursday that the Indian authorities "brought him to get something from him but they will not be able get anything". Rahul meets with Rajasthan CM hopefuls; it's advantage Gehlot Congress president Rahul Gandhi Thursday held one-on-one meetings with Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, the two chief ministerial aspirants in Rajasthan, before taking a final call on who would head government in the desert state. Palestinian shoots dead two Israelis in West Bank: Army A Palestinian shot dead two Israelis and wounded at least two others at a bus stop in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, the army said. "A Palestinian opened fire at a bus stop killing 2 Israelis, severely injuring 1 and injuring others at Asaf Junction, north of Jerusalem," the Israeli military said on its Twitter account. Pakistan court orders release of Indian national Hamid Nehal Ansari Pakistan court on Thursday ordered the release of an Indian citizen Hamid Nehal Ansari who went missing in the country in 2012. Ansari who was sentenced to three years of imprisonment in 2016 by a military court in Pakistan on charges of espionage, has already spent six years in the Pak prison.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/maldives-opposition-leader-ibrahim-mohamed-solih-wins-presidential-poll-167323">Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/maldives-opposition-leader-ibrahim-mohamed-solih-wins-presidential-poll-167323">presidential</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/maldives-opposition-leader-ibrahim-mohamed-solih-wins-presidential-poll-167323"> poll</a>

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Maldives opposition leader, had beaten President Abdulla Yameen in the presidential polls. Solih won 58% of the vote with around 97 per cent of votes tallied, as indicated by the media reports. An election watchdog said he had won “by a decisive margin.”

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/team-showed-great-character-its-good-win-says-rohit-sharma-after-indias-win-over-pak-167332">Team</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/team-showed-great-character-its-good-win-says-rohit-sharma-after-indias-win-over-pak-167332"> showed great character, it's a good win, says Rohit Sharma after India's win over Pak</a>

Rohit Sharma, who scored his 19th ODI ton and also completed 7000 runs in ODI format, reacted to India's nine-wicket win against Pakistan in Super Four, match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament on Sunday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/talking-about-kashmir-unga-pakistans-annual-itch-india-167326">Talking about Kashmir at UNGA is Pakistan's annual itch: India</a>

As India and Pakistan get ready to make the country statements at the United Nations general assembly, India has sent a stern message to Islamabad on Kashmir.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/hard-time-not-crying-tiger-woods-reacts-pga-tour-championship-victory-167324">'Hard time not crying': Tiger Woods reacts to PGA Tour Championship victory</a>

US golfer Tiger Woods won the PGA Tour Championship by two shots to claim his first victory in five years. He said it is hard to believe that he has won the title.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment-news/shilpa-shetty-mistreated-australia-writes-racism-against-us-brown-people-167334">Shilpa Shetty mistreated in Australia, writes on racism against 'us, brown people'</a>

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty called out a racist incident as she faced a tough time at an Australian airport recently. Taking to Instagram, the actress who is very active on social media narrated an incident that can serve as an eye-opener for many.

Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins presidential poll Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Maldives opposition leader, had beaten President Abdulla Yameen in the presidential polls.

Maldives opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wins presidential poll Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Maldives opposition leader, had beaten President Abdulla Yameen in the presidential polls. Solih won 58% of the vote with around 97 per cent of votes tallied, as indicated by the media reports. An election watchdog said he had won “by a decisive margin.” Team showed great character, it's a good win, says Rohit Sharma after India's win over Pak Rohit Sharma, who scored his 19th ODI ton and also completed 7000 runs in ODI format, reacted to India's nine-wicket win against Pakistan in Super Four, match 3 of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament on Sunday. Talking about Kashmir at UNGA is Pakistan's annual itch: India As India and Pakistan get ready to make the country statements at the United Nations general assembly, India has sent a stern message to Islamabad on Kashmir. 'Hard time not crying': Tiger Woods reacts to PGA Tour Championship victory US golfer Tiger Woods won the PGA Tour Championship by two shots to claim his first victory in five years. He said it is hard to believe that he has won the title. Shilpa Shetty mistreated in Australia, writes on racism against 'us, brown people' Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty called out a racist incident as she faced a tough time at an Australian airport recently. Taking to Instagram, the actress who is very active on social media narrated an incident that can serve as an eye-opener for many.

Newsbrief: Big stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inflation-falls-for-third-straight-month-is-at-428-in-march-130104">Inflation falls for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inflation-falls-for-third-straight-month-is-at-428-in-march-130104">third</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inflation-falls-for-third-straight-month-is-at-428-in-march-130104"> straight month, is at 4.28% in March</a>

Retail inflation slowed to 4.28 per cent in March, the third consecutive month of decline, mainly on account of easing food prices including vegetables, government data showed today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-star-shuttler-kidambi-srikanth-is-new-world-no-1-130094">Indian star shuttler Kidambi Srikanth is new World No. 1</a>

Kidambi Srikanth reached the top of men's singles rankings with 76895 points in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) chart which was released today. He became the first Indian shuttler to achieve the number one rank in the modern ranking system. Though legendary Indian shuttler Prakash Padukone had reached the number one spot in 1980 but at that time computerized ranking system was not implemented.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/laziness-incompetence-hidden-motives-of-previous-govt-hurt-indias-defence-modi-130089">'Laziness, incompetence' of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/laziness-incompetence-hidden-motives-of-previous-govt-hurt-indias-defence-modi-130089">previous</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/laziness-incompetence-hidden-motives-of-previous-govt-hurt-indias-defence-modi-130089"> govt hurt India's defence: Modi</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hit out at the previous UPA government for "policy paralysis" in the defence sector and told foreign companies that it will not take a decade to take a decision on procurement of a batch of 110 fighter jets.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-could-face-us-aid-cuts-over-human-trafficking-sources-130086">Pakistan could face US aid cuts over human trafficking: Sources</a>

The Trump administration is warning Pakistan it could lose US civilian aid worth tens of millions of dollars this year if Washington finds that the South Asian nation has not done enough to combat human trafficking, US officials said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/macron-says-has-proof-assad-regime-behind-syria-chemical-attack-130110">Macron says has 'proof' Assad regime behind Syria chemical attack</a>

Speaking to a television interview France President Emmanuel Macron has admitted to having proof about the Syrian government using chemical weapons on its civilians.&nbsp;

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Inflation falls for third straight month, is at 4.28% in March Retail inflation slowed to 4.28 per cent in March, the third consecutive month of decline, mainly on account of easing food prices including vegetables, government data showed today. Indian star shuttler Kidambi Srikanth is new World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth reached the top of men's singles rankings with 76895 points in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) chart which was released today. He became the first Indian shuttler to achieve the number one rank in the modern ranking system. Though legendary Indian shuttler Prakash Padukone had reached the number one spot in 1980 but at that time computerized ranking system was not implemented. 'Laziness, incompetence' of previous govt hurt India's defence: Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hit out at the previous UPA government for "policy paralysis" in the defence sector and told foreign companies that it will not take a decade to take a decision on procurement of a batch of 110 fighter jets. Pakistan could face US aid cuts over human trafficking: Sources The Trump administration is warning Pakistan it could lose US civilian aid worth tens of millions of dollars this year if Washington finds that the South Asian nation has not done enough to combat human trafficking, US officials said. Macron says has 'proof' Assad regime behind Syria chemical attack Speaking to a television interview France President Emmanuel Macron has admitted to having proof about the Syrian government using chemical weapons on its civilians.

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