Could the US buy Greenland? If so, how?
Donald Trump says he wants the US to take over Greenland. Could it happen? If so, how?
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Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Greenland votes amid Trump invitation to join US: What to know
Greenland's upcoming national election could set the stage for a later referendum on its future control, as President Trump has renewed his quest to take over the natural resources-rich arctic land.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
US turns to Denmark as it hunts for eggs despite Trump’s threat over Greenland
Danish Egg Association says US asked if it could export eggs as prices surge despite president’s promise to lower them. The United States has asked Denmark and other European nations if they can ...The Guardian - 6d -
Greenland’s likely new prime minister rejects Trump takeover efforts
‘We don’t want to be Americans. We don’t want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders,’ says Jens-Frederik Nielsen. Greenland ’s probable new prime minister has rejected Donald Trump ’s effort to ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
'There's never been a spotlight like this': Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory
Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s demand that US could take over Ukraine’s reactors is not credible
US president’s plan for American firms to run power plants is unrealistic and is opposed by Putin and Zelenskyy. As a demand, it is Donald Trump at his most confusing. The American president ...The Guardian - 6h -
Greenland votes Tuesday as Trump wants to take control of the strategic island
The single polling station in Greenland’s capital city is readyABC News - Mar. 11 -
‘I’ve been compared to Donald Trump’: how neighbour turned on neighbour over Scotland’s new national park
An ugly fight has ripped through Galloway in south-west Scotland, with rival campaigns complaining of dirty tricks and murky finances. How could the mere possibility of a new national park stir up ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Trump pushes annexation of Greenland during meeting with NATO secretary
President Trump on Thursday expressed confidence the United States would annex Greenland, even suggesting the head of the NATO alliance could be a key player in facilitating the acquisition. "I ...The Hill - Mar. 13
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