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Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth

President Donald Trump has said he thinks the US will gain control of Greenland, underlining his persistent claim on the Arctic island, on one occasion pointing to "economic security" as the reason.

Why does Trump want to take over Greenland - and could he actually do it?

He explained that during the Cold War, the UK would often have 50 ships stationed in the area to look after the Greenland-Iceland-UK (GIUK) gap - which is the "only sensible route" that the Russian northern fleet has to get into the Atlantic

Denmark's PM to visit Greenland amid US interest

"I have the deepest respect for how the Greenlandic people and Greenlandic politicians are handling the great pressure on Greenland.

The beautiful and uncrowded country that has so few people it's 80 percent empty

Around a quarter of Greenland's small population lives in the capital, Nuuk which sits at the mouth of a fjord. Many foreign tourists visit Greenland as part of a cruise holiday and the island is a top destination for winter activities.

Trump ready to deploy military force to control Greenland

US president, Donald Trump, has admitted he "doesn't rule out" using military force to control Greenland. Greenland is the world's largest island and an autonomous territory within Denmark, a fellow Nato member with the US.

Trump clashes with Denmark's PM in tense 45-minute call

During his inaugural address, he described the U.S. as a "growing nation" with ambitions to expand its borders, likening Greenland to the 1867 Alaska Purchase.

US is putting unacceptable pressure on Greenland - Denmark

It was gathered that the delegation had not been invited by the governments of Greenland or Denmark.

We will make you rich - Trump tells Greenland people

President Donald Trump of the United States has reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland.

US delegation to visit Greenland as Trump talks of takeover

Waltz and Wright plan to visit the Pituffik space base, the U.S. military base in Greenland.

We do not want to be Americans - Greenland PM rebuffs Trump

The Greenland government is currently in a caretaker period leading up to an election scheduled for March 11. The campaign is said to be centred primarily on the island's independence aspirations in light of Trump's interest.

NATO chief replies Trump on US interest in Greenland

Responding to a reporter's question on his vision for the potential annexation of Greenland, the President insists the US needs the territory for security.

Greenland's opposition party wins closely-watched election dominated by Trump's annexation threat

The United States already has a military base in the Arctic Circle in far northwest Greenland.

Real reason Trump sacked female commander Pituffik Space Colonel Meyer - Pentagon

Trump had, in his second term, hinted at the possibility of the US taking over Greenland.

Shanghai Shenhua confirm Ighalo will be punished, give reasons

"The Shanghai Greenland Shenhua Football Club requires all players to manage their personal social media. Any violation of the team's rules and regulations on social media will be punished by the club."

EPL: Man Utd confirms Ighalo's jersey number

"Ighalo has been handed the number 25 squad number at Man United. " He joined the club on a six-month loan deal from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.

Obafemi Martins new mansion in Lagos (Photos)

The 33-year-old took to Instagram to share photos of the magnificent crib and one of his expensive cars. See photos below ; Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua.

Gospel Music: Blerisa - Praise The Lord

She is also the winner of the ‘GREEN HUNT’ singing talent competition 2014 (maiden edition) organised by Greenland Music Production. Blerisa believes that her music is her medium reaching out to, helping and inspiring people.

The coldest countries in the world

The Greenland Ice Sheet, the second-largest ice body in the world, blankets much of the country, creating a harsh environment for its inhabitants.