The Liberals and the Bloc Quebecois say the mission should end on time.

Other than that little snafu we'd say the mission was a smashing success.

Diplomats say the mission even helps draft legislation.

Some Arab countries, led by Qatar, which heads the League's committee on Syria, say the mission has failed.

They say the mission would help experts work out how hard to hit an asteroid if it was heading for Earth.

Senior intelligence and military sources say the mission would be aimed at preventing a Kurdish state and stopping a possible flood of refugees.

The United States backs the plan but some European allies say the mission is outside the scope of the alliance's agreed mandate in Afghanistan.

Mr Mark said the mission was stepping in to meet immediate needs.

Uganda said the mission had been extended indefinitely, but Congo denied that.

Germany said the mission could worsen violence and put troops at greater risk.

Russia says the mission will not be allowed to operate inside South Ossetia.

If we trust in him, we shall dwell in safety, said the mission.

It also said the mission found some evidence of war crimes by opposition forces.

Greek officials said the mission had asked for a more concrete timetable and numbers.

Burundi's military said the mission's current mandate was too restrictive.

Moscow says the mission was intended to "cool hot heads in Tbilisi".