The three bundled up figures, puny against the vastness of miles of snow, trudged toward a hole they had cut into the ice. Their sled was parked nearby, and the woolly dogs that pulled it were huddled on the frozen…
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Why Shoppers Abroad Are Boycotting U.S. Goods
Bo Albertus, a school principal in Denmark, finds the Spanish raisins he now snacks on less tasty than his favorite Sun-Maid ones from California. There is no perfect substitute for Heinz tomato soup, a staple in his pantry. And he…
In Trump’s Shadow, Greenland Votes for a New Government
With Greenland thrust into the spotlight by President Trump’s insistence that the United States will somehow “get” it, Greenlanders held a closely watched election on Tuesday that took on unusual importance — not just for the outside world, but for…
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
The air inside the community hall in Greenland’s capital was thick with warmth, a welcome contrast to the icy streets outside. As voters brushed snow from their coats, candidates from most of Greenland’s major parties sat down in the front…
Trump Said the U.S. Will ‘Get’ Greenland. Greenlanders Aren’t Impressed.
President Trump had a special message on Tuesday night for the “incredible people of Greenland,” whose island he has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring — through a purchase or by force. “We strongly support your right to determine your own…
Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise
More than a decade ago, Canadian miners prospecting for diamonds in western Greenland saw on the horizon a huge white hump. They called it White Mountain and soon discovered it was a deposit of anorthosite, a salt-and-pepper color mineral used…
In Greenland, Taking It All In With Snowy Jogs and Sled Dogs
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. The wind was howling around me, trying to slip through every crack and crevice of my outfit; at the cuffs…
Greenland’s Big Moment – The New York Times
Even though many Greenlanders said they are not fans of Mr. Trump, they enjoy watching him push Denmark around. In interviews, they expressed confidence that this would ultimately help them get a sovereign state of their own — something no…