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New iPhone app: antisemitic or not?

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MEDIAWATCH, Tues 13/9/2011. A new iPhone application, "Jew or Not Jew?" is causing a stir here in France. The creator is himself Jewish and says it is "intended for fun", but anti-racism group SOS Racisme has threatened to take Apple to court if they do not withdraw the application.

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By James CREEDON
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