PAKISTAN IS DELAYING HUNDREDS OF US VISAS

This is adding to tension between the key allies in the war on terrorism. Islamabad's ambassador to Washington, Husain Haqqani, said the visa delays should not be considered Pakistani harassment. It is the surge of US diplomats and experts going to Pakistan and the need to comply with rules and procedures.

FRANCE AND GERMANY HAVE REFUSED REQUESTS FOR MORE TROOPS.

President Barak Obama hoped that allies would match his troop surge. Britain has already offered an extra 500 troops and Italy has said it will send some, but Poland and other countries are waiting to see what happens in Afghanistan. The leaders want only to send police trainers and civilian aid experts.