England vs New Zealand second Test, U.S.-South Korea joint drill, and other news in pictures

New Zealand's Trent Boult, third left, is congratulated by teammates after dismissing England's Alastair Cook during play on day three of the second cricket test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand on April 1, 2018.   | Photo Credit: AP

 

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England 113-1 at Tea on Day 3

Alastair Cook failed again but England remained in a strong position in the second cricket Test against New Zealand in Christchurch, leading by 142 runs with nine second innings wickets remaining at tea on the third day. At the interval, after leading by 29 runs on the first innings, England was 113-1 with James Vince 55 not out and Mark Stoneman unbeaten on 42.

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U.S., South Korea kick off annual joint military exercises

South Korea and the United States kicked off their annual joint military exercises on Sunday after they were delayed by about a month for the Winter Olympics and to help create conditions for a resumption of talks between North and South Korea. The Foal Eagle field exercise, which usually involves combined ground, air, naval and special operations troops, will continue for a month. The computer-simulated Key Resolve will be held for two weeks starting in mid-April.

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Five police officials suspected in Venezuela jail fire detained

Five police officials are suspected of being responsible for a fire that killed 68 people in a police station jail in Venezuela and have been detained, the nation’s chief prosecutor said on Sunday. Tarek William Saab wrote on Twitter that the officials are believed “responsible for the tragic events that caused the death of 68 citizens” but provided no further details.

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Bullock cart race

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is celebrated in a traditional style in Horana near Colombo. The traditional bullock cart race will be organised as part of the festivities near the Sri Lankan capital.