KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, April 28 (UPI) — The United Nations said growing numbers of Rwandan militiamen are abandoning rebel activity in the volatile east of the Congo.

VIENNA, April 28 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe announced Tuesday the release of a set of guidelines to help combat the trafficking of illicit goods.

DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, April 28 (UPI) — Tajikistan is hosting a high-level meeting with top security authorities in a move to address ways to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts in the country.

WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) — Bermuda has signed an agreement with the U.S. Homeland Security Department that establishes new aviation-security clearance practices.

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., April 28 (UPI) — The North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD, recently concluded an exercise designed to strengthen responses to hostile aircraft and terrorist attacks.