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Danish soldiers take part in joint military drills with Swedish, German and French troops in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, in September. Reuters

Military 'always an option' for US to 'acquire' Greenland, White House says

Trump's designs on territory unnerve allies and prompt joint statement from other western countries

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High hopes of long-term binding security commitments for Ukraine at Paris meeting

Israel and Syria to share intelligence and explore commercial ties after Paris deal

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