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In Denmark, Fears Grow Among Syrian Asylum-Seekers As Residence Permits Are Revoked

Heba Alrejleh and Radwan Jomaa with children Aya, 11, Lilian, 4, and Mohamed, 10. "The words 'to send us back to Syria' means to destroy our lives," says Jomaa. Sidsel Overgaard hide caption

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In Denmark, Fears Grow Among Syrian Asylum-Seekers As Residence Permits Are Revoked

Denmark says security in Syria has improved enough for some refugees to go back. "The words 'to send us back to Syria' means to destroy our lives," says a Syrian whose residence permit was revoked.

In Denmark, Fears Grow Among Syrian Asylum-Seekers As Residence Permits Are Revoked

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Future Of Rare-Earth Mining Project In Question After Greenland's Election

The victory of the opposition party in Greenland's parliamentary elections has raised doubts about the future of a controversial rare-earth mining project in the territory.

Future Of Rare-Earth Mining Project In Question After Greenland's Election

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A Row Over Rare-Earth Deposits Could Bring Down Greenland's Government

Giant icebergs float in the fjord in the southern Greenland town of Narsaq, the site of a controversial Australian-led uranium and rare-earth mining project. The open-pit mine has divided opinion on the island, which goes to the polls on Tuesday. NORDFOTO/AP hide caption

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A Row Over Rare-Earth Deposits Could Bring Down Greenland's Government

Greenlanders are going to the polls Tuesday in a crucial election that could determine if the island taps its vast deposits of rare-earth minerals to fuel eventual independence from Denmark.

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Global Mining Industry Closely Monitors Greenland's Election

Voters in Greenland go to the polls on Tuesday in a parliamentary election that is dominated with questions about the future of rare earth mining, and greater independence from Denmark.

Global Mining Industry Closely Monitors Greenland's Election

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Denmark Orders Mink Population Culled After Coronavirus Mutation

The Danish government had ordered all farmed mink in the country to be killed because the animals can carry a dangerous coronavirus variant. Critics say the government exceeded its legal authority.

Denmark Orders Mink Population Culled After Coronavirus Mutation

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Facing Eviction, Residents Of Denmark's 'Ghettos' Are Suing The Government

After it became clear that his neighborhood would be targeted as part of a sweeping plan to rid the country of immigrant-heavy areas officially designated as "ghettos," Asif Mehmood and 11 of his neighbors filed a lawsuit against the Danish government. Sidsel Overgaard/NPR hide caption

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Facing Eviction, Residents Of Denmark's 'Ghettos' Are Suing The Government

A sweeping plan to rid the country of immigrant-heavy areas officially designated as "ghettos" is being challenged by residents, as Denmark also begins to grapple with broader questions about racism.

Facing Eviction, Residents Of Denmark's 'Ghettos' Are Suing The Government

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Denmark Reopens Some Schools But Not Everyone Is Pleased

The Danish government's decision to allow children up to 12 years old to go back to school on Wednesday has split public opinion in the country.

Denmark Reopens Some Schools But Not Everyone Is Pleased

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'The Danish Way' Is Working: Prime Minister Hints At A Gradual Reopening For April

People walk in Frederiksberg Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark, on March 28. Philip Davali/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

'The Danish Way' Is Working: Prime Minister Hints At A Gradual Reopening For April

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is expressing cautious optimism that her country will be able to begin a gradual reopening after Easter. "The Danish way of doing things is working," she said Monday.

Sweden Bans Groups Larger Than 50 In Its First Major Coronavirus Crackdown

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Sweden Bans Groups Larger Than 50 In Its First Major Coronavirus Crackdown

The previous ban was for groups of 500. Unlike its neighbors, Sweden has kept schools, restaurants, bars and businesses open. Reports of massive after-ski parties have shocked other Scandinavians.

A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly Fans

Brondby fans scuffle with police during a match between the Copenhagen and Brondby soccer teams at Copenhagen's Telia Parken stadium in 2017. Lars Ronbog/FrontzoneSport via Getty Images hide caption

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A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly Fans

Past matches between archrivals Brondby and Copenhagen have resulted in mayhem and arrests. So the Brondby team has begun screening fans to make sure banned spectators aren't allowed in the stadium.

A Soccer Team In Denmark Is Using Facial Recognition To Stop Unruly Fans

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Greenland Looks To Seize A Spotlight Moment

President Trump's failed bid to buy Greenland has drawn an unusual degree of attention to the island. Greenlanders now are wondering how best to use this moment.

Greenland Looks To Seize A Spotlight Moment

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In Denmark's Election, A Shift To The Left — Unlike In Much Of Europe

Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen walks with supporters after the election results at Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen early on Thursday. Philip Davali/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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In Denmark's Election, A Shift To The Left — Unlike In Much Of Europe

Denmark's Social Democrats made a strong showing in this week's elections — but voter support came in part because of the increasingly hard line the party has taken on immigration.

To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence

A wild boar at at an enclosure set up by forest rangers in a northwestern district of Berlin in 2017. Denmark is building a $12 million fence in an effort to keep out wild boars from Germany. Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence

The 40-mile fence is being built to protect Denmark's $5 billion pig industry from possible infection by wild boars. But critics doubt the fence will work, and warn it may adversely affect wildlife.

To Keep African Swine Fever Out, Denmark Is Planning A Southern Boar(der) Fence

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Denmark Has An Issue With Its Southern Border — Wild Boars

The U.S. isn't the only country worried about the security of its southern border. Denmark is building a barrier along its frontier with Germany to keep out wild boar.

Denmark Has An Issue With Its Southern Border — Wild Boars

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