Philippines' Duterte, in about-face, says he supports same-sex unions
"Why impose a morality that is no longer working and almost passed"
California winds fuel state's third-largest wildfire
Nearly 8,500 firefighters are battling the so-called Thomas Fire in Southern California
Thousands flee as wildfire 'beast' grows to California's third-largest
The so-called Thomas Fire in Southern California has destroyed more than 1,000 structures and threatened 18,000 more since erupting on Dec. 4
Winds fuel California wildfire, state's 3rd-largest on record
The so-called Thomas Fire has destroyed more than 1,000 structures, including about 750 homes
Libyan coast guard rescues more than 250 migrants trying to reach Italy
Libya's western shores are the main departure point for migrants mainly from sub-Saharan countries fleeing poverty and conflict trying to reach Europe
Strong quake hits Indonesia's Java, kills three
Tremors were felt in central and west Java and a series of aftershocks stoked panic
Tropical storm Kai-tak floods central Philippines
Heavy rains and large waves have stranded at least 11,000 people in various ports in the region of Visayas
Detained asylum-seekers win right to sue PNG government for compensation
Conditions in the camp, and another on the tiny Pacific island of Nauru, have been widely criticised by the United Nations and human rights groups
Crews wary as gusty winds stoke huge California wildfire
The wildfire remained a threat to some 18,000 homes and other structures in the communities of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Summerland and Montecito
Dire poverty in US to worsen under Trump, threatening democracy, top UN official says
More than one in eight Americans live in poverty