VIENNA, June 4 (UPI) — Russia’s deputy foreign minister said Thursday that there should be an international monitoring presence in Georgia to maintain stability.

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 4 (UPI) — The Switzerland-based International Committee of the Red Cross has released a new guide in a move to identify those who directly participate in hostilities.

MILAN, Italy, June 4 (UPI) — Arrest warrants for five suspects from North Africa were issued Friday in Italy for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in Italy, France, Spain and Denmark.

WASHINGTON, June 4 (UPI) — The United Nations and former Somalia army authorities met in Washington Thursday to discuss security in the volatile Horn of Africa country.

YAMOUSSOUKRO, Ivory Coast, June 4 (UPI) — The United Nations is working with authorities in Ivory Coast to strengthen security in the country ahead of the November presidential elections.

UNITED NATIONS, June 2 (UPI) — The head of the United Nations is calling on the Sri Lankan government to support an inquiry into alleged abuses during its conflict with rebels.

WASHINGTON, June 2 (UPI) — The Department of Homeland Security announced it has filled two cybersecurity posts in a move to strengthen efforts to counter threats to U.S. networks.

PLYMOUTH, England, June 2 (UPI) — The British Royal Navy announced the HMS Cumberland frigate has been deployed to the volatile Horn of Africa for counter-piracy operations.

BRUSSELS, June 2 (UPI) — A surge in violence in the capital of war-torn Somalia topped the monthly CrisisWatch report on conflict situations around the world.

WASHINGTON , June 2 (UPI) — Countering distrust between the United States and Muslim countries is critical for international security, a U.S.-Muslim Engagement Project report says.