Expats fuel demand for domestic helpers

Bin Laden's compound demolished

At least 7 killed in Afghan Quran burning protests

Self-immolation acts condemned by deputies

Computer gaming 'harming' children's eyesight

Nixon's visit 'changed so many things'

ROK, US launch annual drills despite warning

Expats get wide range of services at new Pudong center

Forced labor outlawed for people in detention

Shanghai court postpones iPad decision

More farmers for next NPC

Storms wreak havoc in Midwest US, killing at least 12

Guangdong govt vows to improve organization at grassroots level

Yemen's Saleh to seek exile in Ethiopia

Foreign ambassadors note strength of China's growth

Romney ekes out win in Ohio

Putin's foreign policies likely to tilt toward Asia

More US kids living in high-poverty areas

Chavez 'stable' following surgery

Investment access set to widen

Gillard 'confident' she will stay as PM

US, Philippines to hold joint military exercises

Aircraft carrier to begin service this year

Rapid-fire attacks kill 50 across Iraq

Charities open to religious groups

Australian PM knocks out rival, but not discontent

Leaders, lawmakers discuss work report

Syrian FM urges foreign journalists to respect rules

Despite ban, smoking is rampant in Internet bars

Anti-austerity protests fall flat in much of Europe