A member of the Albanian Special Forces carries a modified U.S. flag, which was confiscated from an Albanian civilian, in Tirana Sunday June 10, 2007. The flag, which was considered disrespectful to the U.S. flag as the Albanian eagle from the Albanian flag replaced the stars on the U.S. flag, was disallowed for the celebrations. U.S. President George W. Bush on Sunday visits Albania which hopes to receive reassuring words on backing for its NATO membership bid and the future independence of breakaway Kosovo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 32 months ago

A member of the Albanian Special Forces carries a modified U.S. flag, which was confiscated from an Albanian civilian, in Tirana Sunday June 10, 2007. The flag, which was considered disrespectful to the U.S. flag as the Albanian eagle from the Albanian flag replaced the stars on the U.S. flag, was disallowed for the celebrations. U.S. President George W. Bush on Sunday visits Albania which hopes to receive reassuring words on backing for its NATO membership bid and the future independence of breakaway Kosovo.

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