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Published 1/28/2009 at Reuters: Politics

CAIRO (Reuters) - The U.S. Middle East envoy, dispatched by President Barack Obama with orders to "start by listening," said on Wednesday it was critical to consolidate a Gaza ceasefire after Israel's offensive. Former Senator George Mitchell met Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during the first leg of his week-long tour as the new administration tries to revive Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking. (link)

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