BRUSSELS, April 16 (UPI) — The crisis in eastern Chad from ethic violence and regional strife could escalate and threaten stability, a report from the International Crisis Group said.

MONROVIA, Liberia, April 16 (UPI) — Future security in Liberia will depend on efforts to strengthen the rule of law, the United Nations’ top representative in the country said.

OSH, Kyrgyzstan, April 16 (UPI) — Government and private-sector leaders from Kyrgyzstan concluded a conference Thursday that was held to strengthen efforts to combat terrorism in the country.

KHARTOUM, Sudan, April 16 (UPI) — After the expulsion of several aid groups from Sudan, the International Committee of the Red Cross is working to address an outbreak of meningitis in Darfur.

WASHINGTON, April 16 (UPI) — National Defense University researchers are encouraging the U.S. Defense Department to develop a strategy to use social media to strengthen national security.

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.