Actor Sally Field joins climate protest, arrested

Los Angeles: Hollywood veteran Sally Field joined fellow Oscar winner Jane Fonda at a climate change protest and got arrested in the process. The 73-year-old Field was the latest illustrious star to join Fonda, 81, for her “Fire Drill Friday” initiative which involves weekly protests for climate change in Washington, DC. Calling for immediate action to save the environment, Field addressed the crowd outside the US Capitol from underneath an umbrella in the rain. PTI

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Supporters welcome Suu Kyi home from The Hague

Naypyitaw: Thousands of supporters of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi thronged the streets of Naypyitaw on Saturday to celebrate her arrival back from The Hague, where she defended the country against genocide charges. The Nobel laureate waved as her black car drove slowly past crowds who waved flags, held up pictures of her face and shouted jubilant greetings. Reuters