Emerging Threats

Tuesday Emerging Threats

From my Emerging Threats beat. Click on headlines to read stories I filed under the UPI byline.

Munitions-reduction workshop planned
WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) — Croatia will host a team from the U.S. State Department on Wednesday for a workshop supporting the reduction of weapons stockpiles in Southeast Europe.

NNSA, Colombia commission security program
CARTAGENA, Colombia, May 5 (UPI) — The U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration and Colombian security authorities have commissioned the Port of Cartagena’s nuclear non-proliferation system.

Xenophobic violence addressed in meetings
VIENNA, May 5 (UPI) — The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe concluded two days of meetings Tuesday designed to address ways to combat violent hate crimes.

Ban calls for dialogue in Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar, May 5 (UPI) — The ongoing violence rooted in a tense political situation in Madagascar has prompted calls from the United Nations to open a dialogue and resolve the crisis.

Tandja talks with rebels show progress
NIAMEY, Niger, May 5 (UPI) — A recent meeting between Niger’s president and rebel leaders is being praised by the United Nations, which called the talks a step toward conflict resolution.

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Monday Emerging Threats

From my Emerging Threats beat. Click on the headlines to read stories that I filed under the UPI byline.

Exercise to simulate terror attack
MILWAUKEE, May 4 (UPI) — The U.S. Homeland Security Department will conduct a multi-agency exercise Tuesday to test emergency response capabilities to a waterborne terrorist attack.

Concerns raised over Nepal turmoil
KATHMANDU, Nepal, May 4 (UPI) — The head of the United Nations called on Nepalese leaders Monday to maintain stability following the resignation of the country’s prime minister.

Chad-Sudan troop buildup causes concern
N’DJAMENA, Chad, May 4 (UPI) — The deployment of troops along both sides of the Sudan-Chad border has prompted calls from the United Nations for leaders in the countries to avoid conflict.

Sri Lankan fighting tops CrisisWatch
BRUSSELS, May 4 (UPI) — The Sri Lankan army’s conflict with rebels and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the north of the country have topped the monthly CrisisWatch report.

AU, Interpol to strengthen cooperation
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 4 (UPI) — The African Union and Interpol are working to strengthen cooperation in a move to better counter threats from transnational criminal groups and terrorists.

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