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  "id": 15675792,
  "title": "Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/christiane-amanpour-to-leave-cnn-after-43-years-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T00:09:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1559400/christiane-amanpour-leave-cnn-after-43-years-watch"
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  "account": "Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour announced on Monday that she is leaving her role at CNN after a 43-year career, citing the need for personal and professional independence. The 68-year-old journalist, known for her relentless commitment to unbiased reporting, expressed her gratitude to CNN and her anticipation of new opportunities. The decision comes amid concerns over the recently completed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially impacting CNN's autonomy. Born in Britain, Amanpour rose to prominence with her coverage of the 1991 Gulf War and has since interviewed numerous world leaders and newsmakers, including her presence in conflict zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour said on Monday that she was leaving her role at CNN after a 43-year career as one of the US broadcaster’s most prominent international correspondents.",
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        "title": "Christiane Amanpour announces she is leaving CNN after 43 years as a benchmark in international journalism",
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June 2027 after 43 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/christiane-amanpour-to-leave-cnn-in-june-2027-after-43-years",
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        "title": "CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave network after 43 years",
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave after 43 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/cnn-anchor-christiane-amanpour-to-leave-after-43-years",
        "published": "2026-10-19T18:54:35.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour to leave after 43 years",
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      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/longtime-cnn-anchor-christiane-amanpour-leaving-network-after-a",
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