VATICAN CITY, April 15 (UPI) — Pope Benedict XVI held a meeting Wednesday with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s secretary-general in a move to discuss security.

BOGOTA, April 15 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross said it has increased its level of support for local Colombian populations because of ongoing rebel violence.

WASHINGTON, April 15 (UPI) — The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said a program designed to prevent the dangers of a lost data signal in combat is making progress.

MOGADISHU, Somalia, April 15 (UPI) — The United Nations said Wednesday that despite successes in countering Somali pirates, the international effort should be paired with development in Somalia.

WASHINGTON , April 15 (UPI) — Kenya has signed a deal with the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration to partner on countering nuclear proliferation.