BRUSSELS, Feb. 18 (UPI) — Top NATO officials are expected to discuss efforts to expand the Afghan National Army at a meeting in Poland Thursday.

BRUSSELS , Feb. 18 (UPI) — The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s terrorism unit said Wednesday that diplomatic efforts are key to countering extremism.

LONDON, Feb. 18 (UPI) — The European Union is facing a wide range of cyber threats, including extremism and state-sponsored aggression, according to a Chatham House report.

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, Feb. 18 (UPI) — A recent British raid on a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan’s volatile Helmand province resulted in the capture of four narcotics factories.

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va., Feb. 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Army and Air Force are working to strengthen joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance training to improve battlefield capabilities.