Swiss luxury shop denies racism towards Oprah

ZURICH, Aug 10:  The owner of a luxury goods shop in Zurich has denied that racism was involved when Oprah Winfrey was discouraged from buying a 35,000 Swiss franc (38,100 dollar) handbag. The U.S. Talk show host, recently named the world’s most powerful celebrity, was in Switzerland for the wedding of singer Tina Turner when the incident occurred last month. (agencies)