WASHINGTON, May 29 (UPI) — Security authorities at the Port of Kingston in Jamaica say new radiation threat detection capabilities have successfully become operational.

SAN MARINO , May 29 (UPI) — European officials concluded a conference Friday in San Marino designed to address global security initiatives through strengthening regional cooperation.

UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (UPI) — Following a weeklong official visit to Africa, the U.N. Security Council has called for strengthening ties with the African Union to counter ongoing threats.

ALMATY, Kazakhstan, May 29 (UPI) — Officials at an Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe conference say that democratization is a critical process for future stability.

MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 29 (UPI) — A sharp spike in rebel violence in Somalia is forcing thousands of civilians from their homes, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.