Photos of the Week: 3/13 - 3/20

From toddlers playing with their pet lions in Gaza, to the striking aurora borealis around Europe and beyond, it was certainly a busy week for photojournalists around the world.

Click through the slideshow and captions above to see some of the best photography from this week's biggest news stories, and be sure to check back next weekend to see our favorite photos from the next seven days.

Last week's best photography:

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