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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