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WorldTrump heads to Davos as Greenland bid and transatlantic tensions loom over World Economic Forum
Davos, Switzerland. President Donald Trump is expected to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, where he is likely to intensify his push to acquire Greenland despite European protests. The visit comes as…
WorldTrump to address Davos amid tensions over Greenland threats and European warnings
Davos, Switzerland. US President Donald Trump is due to address world leaders at the World Economic Forum on…
WorldGreenland dispute delays planned Ukraine prosperity plan announcement at Davos, Financial Times reports
Davos, Switzerland. European opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to acquire Greenland and his proposed “Board of…
WorldTrain derails near Barcelona after wall collapse in heavy rain; driver killed
Barcelona, Spain. A commuter train derailed near Barcelona after a containment wall fell onto the track during heavy…
WorldTrump and Putin envoys call Davos talks on possible Ukraine peace deal positive
Davos, Switzerland. Envoys for US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin said their meeting in Davos…
WorldMacron rejects Trump’s Greenland tariff threat, says Europe will not be intimidated
Davos, Switzerland. French President Emmanuel Macron said Europe would not be intimidated or accept the “law of the…
WorldRussia’s Far East hit by heaviest snowfall in 60 years as Arctic cold disrupts Asia
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. Russia’s Far East was hit by its heaviest snowfall in 60 years on Tuesday as a…
WorldLavrov says Britain should drop “Great” from Great Britain designation
Moscow, Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Britain should no longer be referred to as “Great Britain,”…
WorldEU launches excessive deficit procedure for Finland over breach of fiscal rules
Brussels, Belgium. The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council on Tuesday launched an excessive deficit procedure for Finland…
WorldIsrael demolishes structures inside UNRWA East Jerusalem compound, agency says
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel demolished structures inside the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency’s East Jerusalem compound on Tuesday after seizing…
WorldNotable events on January 20: English Parliament, King Charles I trial, and Obama inauguration
London, United Kingdom. January 20 has marked a range of notable historical events, from early developments in representative…