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In a provocative and headline-grabbing Tuesday speech on his territorial ambitions for the United States, incoming US leader Donald Trump was heavy on intimidation but light on details -- leaving many wondering how seriously the comments should be taken.

President-elect Donald Trump has sparked international controversy by suggesting military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal.

President-elect Trump's comments on using military force for Panama Canal and Greenland control raise concerns and international scrutiny.

President-elect Trump criticizes Carter's decision to hand over Panama Canal, expressing desire to regain control. Carter's passing adds complexity.

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he might use military force to make Greenland a state and take back the Panama Canal.

President-elect Trump has called Greenland a strategic necessity. He has also floated recovering the Panama Canal and absorb Canada.

Since his re-election, Donald Trump has drawn plenty of attention for neo-annexationist propositions made on social media about the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada — including in the hours following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement.

President José Raúl Mulino offered a moment of silence for the late Jimmy Carter who helped engineer the canal’s return.

With just weeks until Trump takes office, he is hinting at a broad plan which includes taking over Greenland, bringing back the Panama Canal and annexing Canada