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Danish PM on reported US spying on Greenland: ‘You cannot spy against an ally’

Headline from The Hill, on the newest of 2 developments

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen weighed in on the report that the United States has stepped up its spying efforts on Greenland, telling the Associated Press (AP) that “you cannot spy against an ally.”

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  1. Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying reports

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Danish PM on reported US spying on Greenland: ‘You cannot spy against an ally’

    Headline from The Hill ·

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10 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Week

    Denmark to grill US envoy on Greenland spying report (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    The Trump administration ramped up spying on Greenland, says reporting by The Wall Street Journal

  2. Newsweek

    Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying reports (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "We do not spy on friends," said Danish foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen over the Wall Street Journal report.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of US gathering Greenland info (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    OSLO, Norway (AP) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States

  4. The Hill

    Danish PM on reported US spying on Greenland: ‘You cannot spy against an ally’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen weighed in on the report that the United States has stepped up its spying efforts on Greenland, telling the Associated Press (AP) that “you cannot spy against an ally.”

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Denmark's prime minister tells U.S. 'you cannot spy against an ally' (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's comments Friday are the latest in the spat between Denmark, Greenland and the United States because Trump seeks to annex the strategic Arctic island.

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Danish leader says 'you cannot spy against an ally' after reports of U.S. gathering intel on Greenland (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Denmark and Greenland insist that the mineral-rich island is not for sale, while President Trump has not ruled out taking it by military force even though Denmark is a NATO ally.

  7. WMUR

    Denmark PM slams U.S. spying on Greenland (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen criticizes U.S. intelligence efforts in Greenland, emphasizing Arctic sovereignty amid rising diplomatic tensions.

  8. Latin Times

    Danish PM Reacts To Report About Trump Admin's Increased Intel Gathering On Greenland: 'You Cannot Spy On An Ally' (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Danish Prime Minister reacted to reports that the Trump administration has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland: "You cannot spy against an ally"

  9. Military.com

    Danish Leader Says 'You Cannot Spy Against an Ally' After Reports of US Gathering Intel on Greenland (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told The Associated Press “you cannot spy against an ally” after reports that the United States has stepped up intelligence gathering on Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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