VIENNA, Austria - Allies of the United States are giving a lukewarm response to quiet requests that they send more troops to Iraq (news - web sites), amid escalating violence and public outcry over the abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Washington asked Albania to increase the size of its 71-soldier non-combat unit patrolling the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, and the Albanian government is receptive, Defense Ministry spokesman Igli Hasani confirmed Friday. "Albania is ready to respond to such a request" and had already offered additional troops, Hasani said. He said the mostly Muslim country, a staunch U.S. ally, may boost...