U.S. troops have been based in Greenland for decades, starting in World War II, when weather stations on the island provided ...

While Greenland has control over a range of internal matters as an autonomous territory, the government of Denmark is ...

Greenland's history begins with a Viking exile accused of murder. Named deceptively to attract settlers, the world's largest ...

US has historically sought Greenland, but local leaders firmly oppose any ideas of annexation or purchase, calling it insulting ...

Greenland’s history and relationships with Denmark and the U.S. have become the subject of heated discussion.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rusting fuel drums and vehicles remain at an abandoned U.S. World War II base in Greenland. Posnov/Moment via Getty Images ...

The mostly icy island of Greenland has been a part of a centuries-long marketing campaign, resulting in a puzzling name with a fascinating history. The Danish territory is again in the news as ...

In 1917, the United States bought Caribbean islands from Denmark and agreed to respect Denmark’s hold over Greenland. The deal resurfaced with President Trump’s recent threats to seize Greenland.

The US president's curt description of Greenland recalls a pattern in which colonial authorities have sometimes classified ...

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said the United States should consider acquiring Greenland, arguing that the Arctic territory is strategically vital for national security, economic competitiveness and defense ...