Week in pictures: 2-8 August

1 of 10 The week begins with fierce fighting in Monrovia, though by the end of the week West African peacekeepers arrive.

2 of 10 The 25th International Balloon Fiesta got off to a colourful start in Bristol this week.

3 of 10 F1 championship contenders Ralf Schumacher, Barrichello and Raikkonen finish the Germany Grand prix early allowing Montoya to speed to victory.

4 of 10 On a slower note, British inventor Sir Clive Sinclair announced to BBC News Online he is planning to produce a rival to the Segway he is riding here.

5 of 10 The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's biggest arts event, gets under way with Aaron Barschak the centre of media attention.

6 of 10 Soaring temperatures in the UK bring joy to some but misery to those struggling with road and rail networks.

7 of 10 In Jakarta a bomb explosion kills at least 13 people at the luxury US-run Marriott Hotel...

8 of 10 ...and in Baghdad at least 11 people are killed and more than 50 wounded by a lorry bomb outside the Jordanian embassy.

9 of 10 Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, star of the Terminator films, announces he will run for governor of California.

10 of 10 Competitors line up for the Single Sculls race during the World Rowing Junior Championship in Athens.