Nato chief wants allies to rally

Nato's most senior officer, General James Jones, wants reinforcements to be sent to Afghanistan immediately to combat an unexpectedly intense Taleban attacks.

He is supported by Nato Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, who says the British, Canadian and Dutch troops leading the fight against guerrillas need more support: "Those allies who perhaps are doing less in Afghanistan should think: Shouldn't we do more?"