The United Nations Security Council says it is deeply concerned that increased attacks by the Islamic militant group Boko Haram are threatening the peace and stability of Central and West Africa. In a statement Monday, the Council urged countries in the region to step up plans for a regional mili...

Myanmar's military released 53 children and young people from service on Monday as part of an effort to rid its ranks of underage soldiers, the United Nations said. Since the military handed power to a semi-civilian government in 2011, it has taken some steps to professionalize the armed forces, ...