The war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending as President Donald Trump exchanged threats with the Iranian regime and jittery markets sent oil prices surging. The week also saw NASA launch its first crewed lunar mission in half-a-century, Italy miss out on a third successive football World Cup, and Christians mark Holy Week. Here's a look back at some of the most striking images.
The week in pictures: Mideast war, a lunar mission and Holy Week processions
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Thu 12:30 - Al-Monitor
Dubai's luxury stores take hit as Mideast war drags on
Fri 09:00 - NPR
Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling to help
Fri 22:55 - PBS Newshour
U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran as strikes on infrastructure expand across Mideast
Sat 17:00 - Al-Monitor
Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report
Sun 09:30 - France 24
Sri Lanka struggles to avert economic collapse over Mideast war
Sun 14:11 - France 24
The week in pictures: Mideast war, a lunar mission and Holy Week processions