Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow and death toll hits 16
LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Firefighters fought on into the night Saturday in a bid to get on top of massive wildfires around Los Angeles as winds ramped up, pushing the blazes towards previously untouched neighbourhoods.

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China&s ‘monster& ship back in disputed waters, Philippines says
The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the &Monster& has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, prompting its own coast guard vessel to approach and issue a radio challenge.

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Malaysia PM denies hiding document on ex-premier Najib's home detention
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government did not conceal any document relating to jailed former premier Najib Razak's home detention, state media reported.

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South Korea's Yoon will not attend first impeachment hearing
SEOUL - South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial next week because of safety concerns, his lawyer said on Sunday.

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Seoul confirms Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers
SEOUL - South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia, after Kyiv said they were being questioned.

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Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees - dogs, donkeys, horses
PASADENA, California: The pitbull mix arrived at Pasadena Humane covered in ash, his paw pads ulcerated from walking on fire debris, his lungs choked with smoke. A good Samaritan found the dog lying in rubble in Altadena, wrapped him in a blanket and brought him to the shelter.

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