Copenhagen, Jan 8, 2025 (AFP) - Why is Trump interested in Greenland?

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2025-01-08

Greenland, which US President-elect wants to annex, is a self-governing Danish territory covered in ice, with untapped mineral resources -- and geostrategic importance. In December, Trump said control of the Arctic island was "an absolute necessity" for "purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World". But the Republican, who takes office on January 20, set off new alarm bells this week when he refused to rule out a military inter......

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