KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 9 (UPI) — In a move to stem the ongoing violence in the eastern regions of the Congo, the country’s armed forces and the United Nations will strengthen cooperation.

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, June 9 (UPI) — A recent move by political leaders in Sierra Leone to avert an escalation in violence is drawing praise from a top U.N. official.

WASHINGTON, June 9 (UPI) — Indonesia’s foreign minister Monday said that if the United States ratifies the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, Indonesia would follow suit.

LONDON, June 9 (UPI) — The London-based Chatham House has launched a new forum designed to address issues concerning the policies and strategies of European security and defense.

PODGORICA, Montenegro, June 9 (UPI) — Justice and law enforcement authorities from Montenegro are expected to sign a memorandum Wednesday establishing greater cooperation.

SINGAPORE, June 5 (UPI) — Security authorities from the United States and Singapore recently conducted training designed to strengthen emergency response to a nuclear incident.

WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) — Criminal gang activity, once primarily an urban issue, is increasingly spreading to suburban regions of the United States, according to the FBI.

HERMISTON, Ore., June 5 (UPI) — The U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency announced it has begun the transfer of mustard blister agent to the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., June 5 (UPI) — U.S. Air Force officials announced the appointment of a commander for the department’s new cyber operations.

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 5 (UPI) — The top U.N. human rights official said in Switzerland Thursday more needs to be done to help protect civilians caught in armed conflicts around the world.