George Mitchell

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The East Jerusalem issue

US Middle East envoy George Mitchell has postponed a visit to Israel amid a continuing quarrel over Israel's decision to build more Jewish homes in East Jerusalem. Tension remains high. The World's Matthew Bell chronicles the story.

The East Jerusalem issue
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Israeli Leaders Meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Gates

Israeli Leaders Meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Gates
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This week's Agenda with Marcus Mabry and Jonathan Marcus

This week's Agenda with Marcus Mabry and Jonathan Marcus
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George Mitchell's Road Map to Mideast Peace

George Mitchell's Road Map to Mideast Peace
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U.S. Envoy George Mitchell heads to Israel in new bid for peace

U.S. Envoy George Mitchell heads to Israel in new bid for peace
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North Africa and peace in the Middle East

George Mitchell was appointed by President Obama to serve as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace in January. I. William Zartman, Professor Emeritus at Johns Hopkins University, joins The Takeaway with some history and an analysis.

North Africa and peace in the Middle East
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Face off: Gerry Adams on George Mitchell

The Takeaway talks with the leader of Sinn Fein, Gerry Adams. He joins us to give his perspective on facing Mitchell and what Mitchell faces in the current conflict in the Middle East.

Face off: Gerry Adams on George Mitchell
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Obama babysteps into the fray in the Middle East

President Obama immediately named former Senate majority leader George Mitchell as special envoy to the Middle East and former United Nations ambassador Richard Holbrooke as envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, making it clear foreign policy is a priority.

Obama babysteps into the fray in the Middle East
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President appoints envoys to troubled regions

President Obama visited the State Department, appointing two special envoys to troubled regions. The New York Times' Mark Landler joins us with a look at these two appointments and what they say about the new President's foreign policy strategy.

President appoints envoys to troubled regions
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President names two special envoys

Anchor Lisa Mullins has details on President Obama's naming today of two special envoys. Former US ambassador Richard Holbrooke will be focusing on relations with Afghanistan and Pakistan. Former Senator George Mitchell will work on Middle East peace.

President names two special envoys