A man paints a slogan reading 'Thank You Germany' below an image of the German flag, on a wall in Gnjilane, Kosovo, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. Kosovo is widely expected to declare independence on upcoming Sunday, as European Union nations agreed Saturday to send a 1,800-strong mission to Kosovo to help the fledgling state build its police force and judiciary. AP Photo logo AP Photo 52 months ago

A man paints a slogan reading 'Thank You Germany' below an image of the German flag, on a wall in Gnjilane, Kosovo, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. Kosovo is widely expected to declare independence on upcoming Sunday, as European Union nations agreed Saturday to send a 1,800-strong mission to Kosovo to help the fledgling state build its police force and judiciary.

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