VIENNA, March 30 (UPI) — The International Atomic Energy Agency opened a conference Monday in Vienna, bringing security officials together to address the future of nuclear security.

MANILA, Philippines, March 30 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross called again Monday on the rebel Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines to release three hostages.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, March 30 (UPI) — European government officials and experts were in the Czech Republic on Monday to address a forum on combating trafficking of human beings in the region.

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, March 30 (UPI) — The United Nations is calling on leaders in Madagascar to open a dialogue and address the root causes of the recent violence in the country.

DILI, Timor-Leste, March 30 (UPI) — The United Nations has begun transitioning responsibility to Timor-Leste police as stability is restored following a wave of violence in the country.