Both Demokraatit — the Democrats — and the second place party, Naleraq — “Point of Orientation” — favor independence from Denmark.

This big Arctic island with a tiny population holds early parliamentary elections Tuesday that are being closely watched. U.S. President Donald Trump has made clear he wants to take control of the region that occupies a strategic North Atlantic location and contains rare earth minerals key to driving the global economy.

The polling station in Greenland’s capital has closed. Tuesday's parliamentary election will determine the leaders who will confront U.S. President Donald Trump’s effort to take control of the strateg