Swiss racism upsets Oprah
TALK show host Oprah Winfrey said she was the victim of racism while shopping in Switzerland.
The media mogul said a shop assistant in Zurich refused to show her a handbag because it was "too expensive" for her.
The Swiss tourism office said: "We are very sorry for what happened to her."
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