The Israeli military says it has reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza but a United Nations agency says no aid has yet entered.
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Today in History: South Africa adopts constitution guaranteeing equal rights
On May 8, 1996, South Africa took another step from apartheid to democracy by adopting a constitution that guaranteed equal rights for Blacks and whites.
Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever
President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands.
Police break up a pro-Palestinian student protest in Berlin as demonstrations spread across Europe
German police on Tuesday broke up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian activists who had occupied a courtyard at Berlin’s Free University earlier in the day, the latest such action by authorities as protests that have roiled campuses in the United States spread across Europe.
Israeli forces seize Rafah crossing in Gaza, threatening aid and putting cease-fire talks on edge
Israeli tanks seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing on Tuesday as Israel brushed off urgent warnings from close allies.
U. of C. police clear protest encampment early Tuesday, days after president announces intention to intervene
University of Chicago Police cleared a pro-Palestine protest encampment in a brief raid at the South Side university early Tuesday morning, organizers said.
Today in History: Voting age for British women lowered from 30 to 21
On May 7,1928, the minimum voting age for British women was lowered from 30 to 21 — the same age as men.
U. of C. faculty members gather to support pro-Palestinian student protesters
Faculty members gathered on the steps of the University of Chicago’s Edward H. Levi Hall for a press conference to express their support for students camping on the University’s main quad Monday morning.
Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Gaza’s Rafah ahead of an expected assault
The Israeli army has told Palestinians to begin evacuating a part of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, along the border with Egypt, signaling that a ground invasion is imminent.
Today in History: Last American survivor of the Titanic dies
On May 6, 2006, Lillian Gertrud Asplund, the last American survivor of the sinking of the Titanic, died in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, at age 99.