BELGRADE, Serbia, Feb. 25 (UPI) — Top security authorities participated in a workshop in Serbia on Wednesday organized to address the escalating threat of cyberterrorism.

BOUAKE, Ivory Coast, Feb. 25 (UPI) — A top U.N. official says several micro-projects in Ivory Coast aimed at reintegrating ex-combatants into civilian life are a positive step.

A recent study polling predominantly Muslim countries has found that a majority of people support al-Qaida’s political goals but not the use of terrorism.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (UPI) — The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe called U.S. engagement with the OSCE critical for addressing security challenges.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 25 (UPI) — A delegation of women representatives from Afghanistan’s Parliament concluded a visit to NATO headquarters Wednesday after holding meetings on Afghan stability.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UPI) — The integration of Ukraine into NATO needs a consensus among fractious government interests in Kiev, a report from the Council on Foreign Relations said.

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 24 (UPI) — A top U.N. official said peacekeeping operations would be reviewed in 2009 as the level of deployments continues to strain capabilities.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (UPI) — The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said there are several security challenges facing Europe that need joint cooperation.

MOGADISHU, Somalia, Feb. 24 (UPI) — The ongoing instability and rebel violence in Somalia is escalating a humanitarian crisis, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb. 24 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe held training on community policing in Azerbaijan on Tuesday in a move to strengthen security.