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Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy sign the Triple Alliance.
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The Second International, a congress of socialist, meets in Paris.
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The Spanish-American War, the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico are transferred to the United States of America.
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The Boxer Rebellion against foreign influence takes place in China.
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President McKinley (USA) was assassinated by an anarchist.
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The British Dreadnought battleship is launched; naval race with Germany begins.
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The Triple Entente is created between Britain, France and Russia.
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A commision uncovers abuses and maltreatment of tribespeople in the Belgian Congo.
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The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne is assassinated in Sarajevo.
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Austria bombards Belgrade with the opening shots of the First World War.
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