The week in pictures: October 14 - 21

Anthrax scare spreads

The authorities in the US deal with more anthrax scares and alerts at media and government buildings

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Minister dies in gun attack

Israeli Tourism Minister Rehavam Zeevi is shot dead sparking a new round of Middle East violence

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Force of arms

A Israeli soldier in the West Bank town of Jenin as an ultimatum is issued to the Palestinian authorities

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Congress hit by anthrax alert

Parts of the US Congress are shut down as anthrax alerts hit the heart of the US government

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Seeking comfort

The United Nations refugee agency says more than 3,500 Afghans fled into Pakistan on Friday

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Ronnie's fast break

Ronnie O'Sullivan made a superb 147 during his 5-1 second-round victory over Drew Henry in Preston

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