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1. Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control

   The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".

2. American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue

   Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.

3. Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO has dementia, lawyers say

   The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.

4. Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning

   Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.

5. Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun

   The hope is the probe could help us to better understand how the Sun works.