Bush, NATO Head Meet in Crawford

CRAWFORD, Texas — The increasing violence in Afghanistan, NATO's role in Kosovo, and American plans for a missile defense system in Europe top the agenda for talks between President Bush and the alliance's leader.

Mr. Bush awaited the arrival yesterday of Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer for meetings at his Texas ranch. Mr. Bush was hosting Mr. de Hoop Scheffer and his wife for an overnight stay at the president's getaway.