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Entertainment week in pictures: 28 August - 3 September

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US says Russian jet flew 10ft from plane over Black Sea

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REUTERS Image caption Russia says its SU-27 fighter jets were trying to identify the US plane The Pentagon says a Russian fighter plane flew within about 10ft (3m) of one of its reconnaissance aircraft operating over the Black Sea. US officials described the intercept by the SU-27 jet on Wednesday as "dangerous and unprofessional". Russia's defence ministry said the US plane had been approaching Russian territory and the SU-27 pilots had adhered to international rules. Russia is currently carrying out military exercises in the Black Sea. Pentagon spokesman Capt Jeff Davis said the US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft had been conducting routine operations in international airspace when the Russian fighter made the unsafe manoeuvre. "These actions have the potential to unnecessarily escalate tensions, and could result in a miscalculation or accident," he said. A US defence official quoted by AFP news agency said the Russian plane had f...
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Texas mattress shop closes over 'tasteless' 9/11 ad

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A Texas mattress shop is to close after facing a backlash for a 9/11-themed advert described as "tasteless". At the end of the advert staff knock over two towers of mattresses Miracle Mattress faced strong criticism after its "twin tower sale" offered every mattress sold on the anniversary of the attacks for the price of a smaller twin mattress. In the clip, staff fall into two towers of mattress, knocking them over. "We'll never forget," the presenter of the clip says in the now withdrawn advert. Miracle Mattress owner Mike Bonanno said that "effective immediately, our Miracle Mattress store will be closed indefinitely", in a statement released on Friday. "We will be silent through the 9/11 Anniversary to avoid any further distractions from a day of recognition and remembrance for the victims and their families." In a  letter  published earlier, Mr Bonanno apologised, saying the video had been produced at the compan...
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