Spanish-Moroccan Border Closure
The Spanish authorities closed the Melilla border crossing with Morocco due to a migrant storming incident.
8 historical parallels
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Battle of Kousséri
French forces defeated Warlord Rabih az-Zubayr, securing French control over Chad.
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Russian Invasion of Manchuria
The Russian Empire invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria, escalating tensions in East Asia.
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Escalation of the Boxer Rebellion in China
The Boxer Rebellion escalated with attacks on Chinese and European civilians, leading to international intervention.
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Balangiga Massacre
Filipino guerrillas kill more than forty United States soldiers in a surprise attack.
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William McKinley Assassination
American anarchist Leon Czolgosz shoots U.
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Unification of Australia
The six British colonies in Australia federate to form the Commonwealth of Australia.
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Battle of Tweebosch
South African Boers win their last battle over the British Army, capturing a general and 200 soldiers.
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Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty Signed
The United States and Panama sign a treaty granting the U.