Greenland, Eyeing Trump, Bans Foreign Political Funding
The law, billed as an effort “to safeguard Greenland’s political integrity,” came ahead of parliamentary elections.
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Greenland looks to ban foreign political donations
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Trump, Greenland and the rebirth of the Monroe Doctrine
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Russia says it is keeping close eye on Trump's claim to Greenland
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Musk emerges as Trump foreign policy wild card
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Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?
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