The New York Times is reporting President Obama has ruled out an apology for the recent NATO air strikes that killed two dozen Pakistani soldiers. Officials within the State Department, as well as the U.S. ambassador to Pakistan, had argued condolences were needed in order to restore relations between the two governments. Pakistan has responded to the attacks by blocking all NATO logistical supplies that cross the border into Afghanistan. On Wednesday, Pakistani officials said they’ve given the United States until December 11 to vacate a strategic airbase used to launch drone strikes in Pakistan’s restive tribal region.