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Last update - 13:02 27/04/2008 Blair taps U.S. State Department official to oversee Jerusalem office By The Associated Press Tags: Robert Dannin, Jerusalem  International Middle East envoy Tony Blair has appointed a senior U.S. diplomat to run his office in Jerusalem. Blair's office said Sunday that Robert Danin will serve as his new head of mission. Danin will take a leave from his current job as deputy assistant secretary of state for Near East Affairs. Announcing the appointment Sunday, Blair's office said Danin has extensive experience working on Middle East issues for the State Department and the White House. Advertisement Blair became an envoy to the region last year shortly after stepping down as British prime minister. In his post, Blair is leading an international effort to develop the Palestinian economy. Related articles: World Bank: PA economy static, mainly because of Israeli siege Blair urges foreign investment in Palestinian economy Bookmark to del.icio.us   Fake reactor Syrian envoy: Photos of alleged nuke site fabricated by CIA. Modern Moses Commander of legendary Jewish immigrant ship Exodus dies at 90.

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