NEW YORK -- The U.S. is extending $12.1 million in economic aid to Greenland and setting up a consulate in the Danish territory this summer, looking to counter the growing presence of China and Russia in the Arctic.
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Washington to open consulate in Greenland and give economic aid
Greenland's flag flutters on a tourist boat: China has expressed interest in the Arctic's natural resources. © Reuters
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