Cliche has it that behind every great man stands a woman—and as it happens, the same also applies to murderous dictators.

Asma al-Assad has British roots ... an energetic grace. No watch, no jewelry apart from Chanel agates around her neck, not even a wedding ring, but fingernails lacquered a dark blue-green.

Asma al-Assad, 49, was born and raised in London to ... often spending tens and thousands on "gold and gem-encrusted jewelry, chandeliers, expensive curtains, and paintings to be shipped to ...

Here's what to know as Syrian rebels say Bashar al-Assad has fled Russia gave ... discovered countless boxes for jewelry, ...

Asma al-Assad, Syria’s now-ousted first lady ... She also splurged on paintings, jewelry and Christian Louboutin shoes through intermediaries in Paris and London during the conflict.

Educated, glamorous and independent, Asma al-Assad did not wear a veil like the wives of other Arab leaders - AFP What must Asma al-Assad be thinking right now? Bright, beautiful and British-born, she ...

Asma al-Assad had her UK assets frozen in March 2012 amid growing protests against her husband's rule, as part of a European sanction programme that London maintained after Brexit.