Christiane Amanpour

Journalist and PBS NewsHour anchor

Christiane Amanpour - Journalist and PBS NewsHour anchor
Born

January 12th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Journalists & Broadcasters

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in London and raised in Tehran, a distinguished journalist gained prominence as a foreign correspondent and anchor. Reporting from various conflict zones, covered significant global events such as the Yugoslav Wars and the Iraq War. Anchored on CNN and later for PBS NewsHour. Awarded numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy Awards for outstanding journalism.

Reported on the Yugoslav Wars

Served as CNN's chief international correspondent

Anchored PBS NewsHour

Won multiple Emmy Awards

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