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• RICO presents challenges in Atlanta cheating case
• Problems arise in processing Ga. cheating warrants
• Hamas orders gender segregation at younger age
• U.S. accuses Egypt of stifling freedom of expression

RICO presents challenges in Atlanta cheating case Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:20 PM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — The criminal prosecution of dozens of Atlanta Public Schools educators presents considerable challenges for both prosecutors and defense attorneys because of the use of a complex law initially designed to dismantle organized crime, legal experts say.

Problems arise in processing Ga. cheating warrants Posted: 01 Apr 2013 04:12 PM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta jail spokeswoman says that no defendants in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal have been able to turn themselves in yet because of paperwork issues.

Hamas orders gender segregation at younger age Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:18 PM PDT GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Hamas-controlled parliament has passed a law requiring separate classes for boys and girls in public and private schools from the fourth grade.

U.S. accuses Egypt of stifling freedom of expression Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:14 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday accused Egypt of muzzling freedom of speech after prosecutors questioned the most popular Egyptian television satirist over allegations he insulted President Mohamed Mursi and Islam. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland also suggested the Egyptian authorities were selectively prosecuting those accused of insulting the government while ignoring or playing down attacks on anti-government demonstrators. ...

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