WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) — Croatia will host a team from the U.S. State Department on Wednesday for a workshop supporting the reduction of weapons stockpiles in Southeast Europe.

CARTAGENA, Colombia, May 5 (UPI) — The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and Colombian security authorities have commissioned the Port of Cartagena’s nuclear non-proliferation system.

VIENNA, May 5 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe concluded two days of meetings Tuesday designed to address ways to combat violent hate crimes.

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, May 5 (UPI) — The ongoing violence rooted in a tense political situation in Madagascar has prompted calls from the United Nations to open a dialogue and resolve the crisis.

NIAMEY, Niger, May 5 (UPI) — A recent meeting between Niger’s president and rebel leaders is being praised by the United Nations, which called the talks a step toward conflict resolution.