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  10 facts to know about World War I

  World | Feb 25, 2015, 10:58 AM IST

  The World War I that started in 1914, marked a centenary this year. A war that shook the world, caused destruction of life and property began on July 28, 1914, when Austria-Hungary declared war on

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  Today In History: First World War breaks out (watch in pics)

  World | Jul 28, 2013, 01:39 PM IST

  New Delhi, July 28: In late June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia.  An escalation of threats and mobilization orders followed the incident, leading to the