LONDON, Feb. 9 (UPI) — British soldiers have been taking advantage of the heavy snowfall in England to train in harsh environmental conditions like they’ll face in Afghanistan.

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M., Feb. 9 (UPI) — An 18-month realignment initiative is under way for the U.S. Air Force to better support its evolving cyber operations.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 9 (UPI) — While threats to security are currently under control, without needed reforms Timor-Leste could destabilize, a report from the International Crisis Group says.

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 9 (UPI) — Growing violence from demonstrations in Madagascar has prompted the International Committee of the Red Cross to rapidly increase operations in the country.

MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 9 (UPI) — The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe has called for a new dialogue to address ongoing security concerns in the region.