CNN executive vice president Tony Maddox announced today that Christiane Amanpour will return to CNN this Spring to host her own program Amanpour, airing in primetime across the globe. The program will run for 30 minutes and a new episode will air each weekday at 3 PM (ET) and replay at 5 PM.

Christiane has proven herself time and time again to be the leading international journalist in television news, said Maddox in a CNN article announcing her return to the cable news network.

Amanpour is known for her courageous reporting in war-torn countries and her ability to land exclusive interviews with world leaders, and her news show will become the centerpiece of CNN's daily lineup. Until then, enjoy our slideshow, featuring photos some of Christiane Amanpour's most impressive interviews and greatest moments.

Gadhafi
Interviewing the now deceased but then Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi in Tripoli on February 28, 2011. Reuters
Hosni Mubarak
Speaking to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during an exclusive interview at his Presidential Palace on Febuary 3, 2011. Mubarak told Amanpour that he was was the only thing keeping the Muslim Brotherhood from taking control of Egypt. Reuters
Hussein Trial
Speaking to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during an exclusive interview at his Presidential Palace on Febuary 3, 2011. Mubarak told Amanpour that he was was the only thing keeping the Muslim Brotherhood from taking control of Egypt. Reuters
Iranian President Mohammad Khatami
Groundbreaking television interview with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami broadcast on January 7, 1998. Khatami attackted the United State's agressive foreign policy, but voiced respect for the American people. Reuters
Veil
Amanpour covered her hair with a veil while interviewing the President of Iran. Reuters
Amanpour the Bride
Amanpour wears a different type of veil at her wedding to State Department Spokesman James Rubin. Reuters
Peabody Award
Addressing the crowd after CNN show "God's Warriors" won a Peabody in June, 2008. Reuters
Davos
Meeting with business leaders and policy makers in Davos. Left to right: Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, Christiane Amanpour, Chief International Correspondent, CNN International, Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Mohamed ElBaradei Reuters
Mr. Bachmann
Michelle Bachmann's husband, Marcus, appears exited to have spotted Amanpour at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington last year. Reuters