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CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years

CNN’s chief international anchor, Christiane Amanpour, has announced she will leave the organisation next year after more than four decades. “After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!” Amanpour said in a statement. The 68-year-old said she “looks forward to [...] The post CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave…

Christian CNN's chief international anchor, Christiane Amanpour, is set to depart the network after a 43-year tenure. In a statement, Amanpour, 68, revealed her decision to leave the organization, citing a desire for new projects and expressing her gratitude towards CNN, "my partner of 43 fantastic years". CNN chairman Mark Thompson praised Amanpour as "one of the most trusted and beloved journalists anywhere" and stated that the network would take time to celebrate her departure, which is anticipated next year.

Amanpour began her career at CNN in 1983 and has since become a prominent correspondent, reporting on major global conflicts and wars. She has hosted her own nightly interview program on CNN International since 2009. In her statement, Amanpour thanked her colleagues and highlighted the importance of teamwork in her journalistic journey, recounting her experiences from the First Gulf War to the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.

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