US Middle East envoy George Mitchell steps down

George Mitchell, US Special envoy for Peace in the Middle East for more than two years, is stepping down, reported the White House Friday. In a resignation note provided by the White House, Mitchell wrote to US President Barack Obama that 'my intention was to serve for two years. More than two years having passed, I hereby resign.'
The position will temporarily be filled by Mitchell's deputy, David Hale, announced Obama.