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Philippine lawmakers want ban on sending maids to Middle East

A fact-finding committee of the Philippine House of Representatives has recommended a total ban on sending Filipino maids or domestic helpers to the Middle East due to reported sexual and physical abuse by their employers.

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Hong Kong wins maid appeal case

Hong Kong's government wins an appeal against a ruling that could have allowed foreign domestic helpers to apply for residency in the city.

Asia debates more rights for domestic workers

Asia split on more rights for domestic workers

Sedin line makes Leafs' night miserable in Vancouver

Alex Burrows and the Sedin twins combined for 10 points as the Vancouver Canucks dumped the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Saturday. Burrows scored two goals while Daniel Sedin had a goal and three assists and Henrik Sedin added four helpers.

Canucks beat Stars to climb within 1 point of 1st in West

Max Lapierre scored a goal and added two assists and Henrik Sedin added three helpers as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 in action Friday night.

'Right to ask' on domestic abuse

People in trial areas will soon be able to find out from police if partners have a history of domestic violence, under a scheme dubbed Clare's Law.