KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, March 11 (UPI) — The U.N. effort encouraging rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to disarm and leave their militant ranks is showing signs of success.

BANGUI, Central African Republic, March 11 (UPI) — Despite an ongoing spillover of violence from Sudan, recent talks among leaders in the Central African Republic have shown signs of progress toward peace.

SEOUL, March 11 (UPI) — The South Korean Ministry of National Defense and NATO have announced plans to increase cooperation and open new channels of communication.

WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) — The FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center has been recognized for effective information-sharing by the National Fusion Center Conference being held in Missouri.

LONDON, March 11 (UPI) — London-based think tank Chatham House announced a venture to strengthen international security with a new center focused on global health concerns.

WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department announced a milestone for enrollment in the Transportation Worker Identification Credential port-security program.

MONROVIA, Liberia, March 10 (UPI) — The U.N. envoy to Liberia has opened a new office in the southeast of the country designed to bring together the U.N. mission to help prevent instability.

BRUSSELS, March 10 (UPI) — Bosnia-Herzegovina’s stability could be at risk by ending an international presence in the country, an International Crisis Group report said.

MANILA, Philippines, March 10 (UPI) — Top government and Moro National Liberation Front leaders in the Philippines are expected to meet Wednesday to review a peace pact.

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga., March 10 (UPI) — The commander of the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center said robust nuclear sustainment is critical and a top priority.