Emerging Threats

Monday Emerging Threats

From my UPI Emerging Threats beat. Click on headlines to view stories.

F-22s deployed for Pacific deterrence
KADENA AIR BASE , Japan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force announced the deployment of its largest ever number of F-22 fighter aircraft to the Pacific Ocean theater for deterrence operations.

ICRC calls for human rights in DR Congo
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The International Committee of the Red Cross has called on all parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to adhere to international human-rights laws.

Kazakh leaders take on corruption
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — Government authorities and other leaders in Kazakhstan participated in a workshop Monday on countering corruption in the country.

Tajik leaders discuss Afghan ties
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The United Nations has increased efforts to improve cooperation between Afghanistan and neighboring Tajikistan to strengthen security and economic ties.

 

Philippine official to pave way for talks
QUEZON CITY, Philippines, Jan. 26 (UPI) — The president of the Philippines Monday reiterated calls to jump-start the stalled peace talks with the rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Friday Emerging Threats

From my UPI Emerging Threats beat. Click on headlines for full stories.

Call made for filling in peacekeeping gaps
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 23 (UPI) — A top U.N. official in New York Friday called on the international community to commit support to global peacekeeping operations.

Warrantless wiretapping critic nominated
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) — President Barack Obama has picked a critic of the Bush warrantless wiretapping program as U.S. assistant attorney general for national security.

Canada to support NNSA in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) — Canadian defense officials announced plans to strengthen cooperation with the United States on combating the threat of global nuclear terrorism.

Taliban face pressure with mild winter
TARIN KOWT, Afghanistan, Jan. 23 (UPI) — The Australian Ministry of Defense says in the absence of harsh winter weather, troops in Afghanistan have continued ongoing operations targeting the Taliban.

Human rights key for combating terrorism
UNITED NATIONS, Jan. 23 (UPI) — The United Nations said Thursday in New York that countering the global threat of terrorism will require greater attention to human rights.