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Court upholds ban on 'anti-Semitic' French comedian

A top French court has upheld the original ban on comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala from performing after a lower court ruled he could perform in Nantes tonight. He created the "quenelle" hand gesture, which critics allege is anti-Semitic.

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Court overturns ban on controversial comedian's show

A ban on controversial comic Dieudonne M'bala M'bala's Thursday night show has been overturned by a court in Nantes.

French humorist Dieudonne M'bala M'bala. Credit: Reuters

The comedian is the creator of the "quenelle" hand gesture which critics allege emulates the Nazi salute.

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