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December 7, 2008 Sunday

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Michelin guide sparks criticism

HONG KONG - A NEW guide to fine dining in Hong Kong and Macau by culinary bible Michelin faced a barrage of criticism Wednesday, as local gourmets insisted the book failed to understand their city's cuisine.

Critics said the guide, which featured 251 restaurants and hotels in the two cities, focused only on high-end eateries and cared little about an authentic Chinese dining experience.

What's on: Monday's picks

Events and listings for Monday

Cate Blanchett gets her star

LOS ANGELES - AUSTRALIAN actress Cate Blanchett on Saturday accepted the role of an Oscar-winner honoured with her own star on Hollywood's old-school Walk of Fame.

Ledger awarded film prize

SYDNEY - THE family of the late Heath Ledger spoke of their grief at losing the young actor as he was awarded a posthumous Australian film prize at an emotional ceremony late on Saturday.

Datuk Shah Rukh Khan

Vinnie Jones arrested

Jolie tops actress salary list

Big shoes to fill

European Film Awards winners

Top honours for 'Warlords'

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1	Now in US, Nair retracts apologies, repeats criticisms
2	Yield to buses or face fine
3	Electricity bills to fall 25%
4	Lo Hwei Yen's death a stark reminder that global terrorism is no respecter of human values and decency
5	Leap in crime? Don't worry: Malaysia police
6	A hawker writes: If costs of supplies are up, how can we bring prices down?
7	We don't need new national 'narrative'
8	US woes: S'pore may be worst hit
9	S'poreans should come last
10	MOE asks more of homeschool pupils

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