U.S. relations with Europe and Canada are still "extremely strong," the deputy commander of NATO forces in Europe has said, despite questions over America's future footprint in Europe. In an interview with Newsweek, Admiral Sir Keith Blount played down fears of fracture between America and its closest allies, describing U.S. pressure on the continent over military spending as "an absolute rallying cry." "I have absolutely no doubt that transatlantic union is extremely strong," he said. The