NEPTUN, Romania, April 02, SPA -- U.S. President George W. Bush says NATO allies need to recognize the seriousness of theanti-Taliban mission in Afghanistan and step up with moretroops for the fight. He says the U.S. expects NATO member nations to «shoulderthe burden necessary to succeed» in Afghanistan. The President welcomes announcements by some countries,including France, to provide additional troops, the Associated Press reported.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/542354