Pictures of the Week: May 14 – 20, 2005

A U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter carrying media and staff is grounded by a sandstorm south of Irbil, Iraq
FALEH KHEIBER / AP

Blackhawk Down
A U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter crew member holds onto the main rotor while grounded by a sandstorm south of the northern city of Irbil. The helicopters were transporting media and staff during a visit by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who met Iraqi leaders to discuss the battle against an escalating insurgency

Sunday, May 15, 2005