PRAGUE, Czech Republic, May 19 (UPI) — A multinational exercise taking place in the Czech Republic is designed to strengthen interoperability among armed forces ahead of future deployments.

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 19 (UPI) — Top law-enforcement officials from Turkmenistan participated Tuesday in a seminar designed to help integrate international human rights laws for prisoners.

BRUSSELS, May 19 (UPI) — The European Defense Agency and the European Commission announced plans to strengthen cooperation on research for security and defense.

WASHINGTON, May 19 (UPI) — The head of the National Guard Bureau said the Army National Guard will likely be peacekeepers in the Middle East following active combat operations.

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19 (UPI) — The head of the United Nations, speaking at a conference in Switzerland, called for renewed focus to achieve forward progress on disarmament.