JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Western powers struggled on Tuesday to finalize a role for outgoing Prime Minister Tony Blair as Middle East envoy in their bid to revive peace prospects after Islamist Hamas' takeover of the Gaza Strip.
A statement from the so-called Quartet mediators -- the United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations -- was delayed until at least Wednesday by Russian foot-dragging, diplomats said. Deal to name Blair as envoy delayed (More)
Mark Alexander
