Who is newly appointed special envoy to the Middle East by Barack Obama?
Correct answer: B. George J. Mitchell
- A. Catherine Ashton
- B. George J. Mitchell
- C. Charles Kelley
- D. Dave Haywood
Explanation
Barack Obama appointed former senator George J. Mitchell as the US special envoy for Middle East peace in January 2009. Catherine Ashton held a European Union foreign-policy role, not this US appointment.
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