ASSOCIATED PRESS Angered by civilian casualties in a NATO airstrike, Afghan President Hamid Karzai's ban on the attacks could bring his government into direct conflict with its international allies.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai gestures during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Angered by civilian casualties, Mr. Karzai said he no longer will allow NATO airstrikes on houses. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)
NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen (left) and Afghan President Hamid Karzai have a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mustafa Quraishi)
Associated Press Afghan President Hamid Karzai, addressing a gathering at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday lauded Osama bin Laden's death as a serious blow to terrorism.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a graduation ceremony for Afghan military officers at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Mr. Karzai said Afghan security forces soon will take charge of securing seven areas around the country. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)
STAYING?: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) and Afghan President Hamid Karzai discussed a pullout date for U.S. troops on Monday. Mr. Gates said some forces could stay after the 2014 pullout goal. (Associated Press)
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates (left) and Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrive for a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday, March 7, 2011. Mr. Gates visited Afghanistan to meet with U.S. troops, allied commanders and Afghan leaders to gauge war progress as the Obama administration moves toward crucial decisions on reducing troop levels. (AP Photo/Mandel Ngan, Pool)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is seated at the podium during the International Conference on Security Policy in Munich on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai salutes to members of a guard of honor during the inauguration of new parliament in Kabul, Afghanistan on Wednesday, Jan.26, 2011. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)
