U.S. Vice-President JD Vance slammed Denmark during a visit to Greenland on Friday, saying it has not done a good job in keeping the semi-autonomous Danish territory and its people safe from incursions by China and Russia, while pledging respect for Greenland’s sovereignty and asking its people ‘to partner’ with the United States. CBC | World News
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U.S. putting ‘unacceptable pressure’ on Greenland with unsolicited visit, says Danish PM
The United States is exerting “unacceptable pressure” on Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday, ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-profile U.S. delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week. CBC | World News
Read More »Independence is key election issue as Greenland residents cast ballots on Tuesday
Greenland residents voted on Tuesday in an election brought into the international spotlight by U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to take control of the mineral-rich island, firing up a debate over its independence. CBC | World News
Read More »Panama, Greenland lash out at Trump’s latest push to ‘reclaim’ them, ‘one way or another’
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his plans for Panama and Greenland in his comments to Congress on Tuesday, prompting swift pushback from the leaders of those countries. CBC | World News
Read More »Greenland hits Donald Trump with stark warning after bold takeover threat
Greenland’s prime minister has issued a stark warning to President Trump after the US leader said he would gain control of the territory “one way or another” Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Allies appear to duck and cover as Trump threatens Canada and Greenland
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Read More »Greenland bombshell as it emerges UK should get world’s biggest island before Donald Trump
An agreement dating back to 1917 means the UK is actually first in line to buy Greenland, not the US Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Greenland ‘supports joining US’ poll suggests – but Denmark says it’s ‘not for sale’
The President-elect has said securing the vast Arctic territory is an ‘absolute necessity’ for America. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Dramatic new twist after Donald Trump says America should take control of Greenland
The president-elect previously raised the suggestion during his first term in 2019. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Canadian anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson arrested in Greenland
Greenland police said they apprehended veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. CBC | World News
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