UNITED NATIONS, March 6 (UPI) — The growing number of civilian deaths stemming from the military conflict in northern Sri Lanka drew condemnation Thursday from the head of the United Nations.

BRUSSELS, March 6 (UPI) — The European Defense Agency is moving forward on a project to improve military-satellite capabilities for surveillance and reconnaissance.

KATHMANDU, Nepal, March 6 (UPI) — The United Nations on Friday called on police and civilians in Nepal to avoid hostilities after protests became violent and three people were killed.

WASHINGTON, March 6 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department released plans Thursday to establish two new research centers focused on program and concept analysis.

VIENNA, March 6 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is calling on Armenia and Azerbaijan to adhere to a cease-fire after a recent shooting incident.