WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UPI) — The integration of Ukraine into NATO needs a consensus among fractious government interests in Kiev, a report from the Council on Foreign Relations said.

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 24 (UPI) — A top U.N. official said peacekeeping operations would be reviewed in 2009 as the level of deployments continues to strain capabilities.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UPI) — The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said there are several security challenges facing Europe that need joint cooperation.

MOGADISHU, Somalia, Feb. 24 (UPI) — The ongoing instability and rebel violence in Somalia is escalating a humanitarian crisis, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb. 24 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe held training on community policing in Azerbaijan on Tuesday in a move to strengthen security.