Danish and US power loom over Greenland’s Arctic ghost towns
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Danish prime minister tells Trump Greenland will decide its future
The Danish prime minister told President-elect Trump that Greenland will decide its future in a call Wednesday, according to a press release. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that in ...The Hill - 2d -
Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier
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The looming battles over US economic policy thinking
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Blinken on US taking over Greenland: 'Not going to happen'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed President-elect Trump’s idea of the U.S. owning Greenland, saying it’s “obviously” not going to happen. “The idea expressed about Greenland is obviously ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Germany and France warn Trump against use of force over Greenland
Olaf Scholz says borders are inviolable after president-elect talks of using US military or tariffs to take control of island. Germany and France have warned Donald Trump against any attempt to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Greenland ‘not for sale’, says Danish PM after Trump call for US to buy it
US president-elect’s renewed interest in Arctic island poses challenge for Denmark’s governmentFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Arctic blast sends temperatures plunging across much of US
A dangerous winter storm has led to more than 2,000 flight cancelations nationwide, while also leaving thousands without power. Now, a deep freeze is setting in across much the country, with more ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland
Design shows intent to keep control of Faroe Islands and Greenland – which Trump says he would like the US to buy. The Danish king has shocked some historians by changing the royal coat of arms to ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
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