NAPLES, Italy, Feb. 19 (UPI) — Eight countries are taking part in a NATO anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Ionian Sea to strengthen interoperability and defense cooperation.

VIENNA, Feb. 19 (UPI) — The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe called for modesty Thursday from government leaders to ensure long-term European security.

WETHERSFIELD, England, Feb. 19 (UPI) — A top British defense official said that despite an evolving threat of radicalism, England’s specialist operational support units are reassuring.

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 19 (UPI) — The U.N. secretary-general said Wednesday in New York that through disarmament, money can be reallocated to counter the global recession.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 19 (UPI) — Advancing the peace plan in Nepal will require opposition parties to rebuild a consensus, according to a report released by the International Crisis Group.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 18 (UPI) — Top NATO officials are expected to discuss efforts to expand the Afghan National Army at a meeting in Poland Thursday.

BRUSSELS , Feb. 18 (UPI) — The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s terrorism unit said Wednesday that diplomatic efforts are key to countering extremism.

LONDON, Feb. 18 (UPI) — The European Union is facing a wide range of cyber threats, including extremism and state-sponsored aggression, according to a Chatham House report.

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, Feb. 18 (UPI) — A recent British raid on a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan’s volatile Helmand province resulted in the capture of four narcotics factories.

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va., Feb. 18 (UPI) — The U.S. Army and Air Force are working to strengthen joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance training to improve battlefield capabilities.