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CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR: Named Host of ABC's Public Affairs Program This Week
Alexandria, Virginia – March 18, 2010
Christiane Amanpour has been named the anchor of ABC's Sunday morning public affairs program, This Week. Amanpour will join ABC News from CNN where she has reported from the world's major conflicts, including those in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Rwanda and the Balkans. Amanpour has sat down in global exclusives with leaders and military chiefs from the Middle East, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan to Africa, Europe and the United States.
"I'm thrilled to be joining the incredible team at ABC News. Being asked to anchor This Week and the superb tradition started by David Brinkley, is a tremendous and rare honor and I look forward to discussing the great domestic and international issues of the day," Amanpour said. "I leave CNN with the utmost respect, love and admiration for the company and everyone who works here. This has been my family and shared endeavor for the past 27 years and I am forever grateful and proud of all that we have accomplished."
Amanpour will join ABC News in August and replaces George Stephanopoulos, who became the new anchor of Good Morning America in December.
