MOGADISHU, Somalia, Feb. 11 (UPI) — The first large multi-ship escort protecting critical humanitarian aid to Somalia has been completed by a British Royal Navy frigate.

VIENNA, Feb. 11 (UPI) — The European Union Wednesday called on leaders to take a serious look at extending the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s mission in Georgia.

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Feb. 11 (UPI) — The disappearance from DR Congo of former militants who were set to be repatriated to Rwanda has prompted concerns over their potential return to violence.

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, Feb. 11 (UPI) — The Afghan National Army, supported by British, Danish and Canadian troops, has successfully established a new police checkpoint in a former Taliban stronghold.

BANGALORE, India, Feb. 11 (UPI) — India’s defense minister is calling on leaders in the private and government sectors to strengthen cooperation to prevent future terrorist attacks.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Feb. 10 (UPI) — British Royal Marines uncovered a major stockpile of weapons during a recent raid on a suspected Taliban compound in Afghanistan’s volatile Kandahar province.

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany, Feb. 10 (UPI) — The head of the U.S. National Guard said strengthening multinational military partnerships is critical to preventing future calamities.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross is calling on the Sri Lankan government and rebel leaders to adhere to international laws on protecting civilians.

EL FASHER, Sudan, Feb. 10 (UPI) — A peacekeeping helicopter operated by the United Nations was fired at Monday by militants in Sudan as the renewed conflict in northern Darfur intensifies.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (UPI) — The high-security nuclear material at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California has been reduced to less than half of its original supply.