Oscar Pistorius trial: Week six round-up

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Oscar Pistorius in the dock on 17 April 2014Image source, AFP

Oscar Pistorius ended seven days of emotional testimony in the murder trial of his girlfriend this week, which included him reading aloud to the court a Valentine's card from Reeva Steenkamp.

The forensic tests carried out by expert Roger Dixon, detailing the sequence of shots fired, were also challenged by state prosecutor Gerrie Nel. The trial has now been adjourned until 5 May.

Here is how our reporters covered the big moments, via tweets and video reports, in the fifth week of the trial.

Day 21

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Reeva Steenkamp's mother, June, remained stony-faced as she watched the cross-examination

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Pistorius trial day 20 - in 60 seconds

Day 22

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Oscar Pistorius: "I heard her breathing... I immediately tried to pick her up"

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The defence seeks to show that Mr Pistorius and Ms Steenkamp were in a loving relationship

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Pistorius trial day 22 - in 60 secs

Day 23

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Mr Dixon told the court that in his opinion the bullets were fired first, then the cricket bat was used

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Pistorius trial day 23 - in 60 secs

Day 24

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Oscar Pistorius embraced a relative in court

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Mr Pistorius' prosthetic leg was used as evidence during the trial

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Oscar Pistorius Day 24

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