Australia risks 1-year Davis Cup ban after refusing trip to India, citing security concernsBRISBANE, Australia — Australia could face a one-year suspension from the Davis Cup after refusing to travel to India in May for the tennis competition, citing “high-risk” security concerns. NKorea reiterates boycott of nuclear negotiations during talks with Russian FMSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea noted Friday that Russia “paid attention” to its decision to boycott international nuclear talks when their top diplomats met, indicating there was no breakthrough in Moscow’s efforts to get Pyongyang back to the negotiating table. Honorary degree for Donna Brazile prompts New Orleans archbishop to boycott Xavier graduationNEW ORLEANS — The leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans will boycott commencement ceremonies at Xavier University because the institution is honoring Democratic Party strategist Donna Brazile, who supports abortion rights. Latino pastor group to illegal immigrants: Stand up, but don’t be counted, in censusNEWARK, N.J. — A nationwide group of Latino ministers has a message for illegal immigrants: Stand up, but refuse to be counted in the 2010 U.S. census. |