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

The former deposed dictator will continue to enjoy luxury in one of the 22 apartments they bought in one of the richest ...

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.

Assad’s wife, the British-born Asma al-Assad, was long known for her love of expensive ... who spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on luxury products ranging from jewelry and fondue sets to art, ...

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

Who is Asma al-Assad? Daughter of diplomat Sahar Otri and cardiologist ... Crystal-encrusted heels, expensive jewelry, lavish home decor, and exclusive artwork are just some of the pieces of evidence ...

The floor of one giant conference room was littered with boxes that appeared to have held jewelry ... wife, Asma, a former investment banker. Image A defaced portrait of Mr. al-Assad inside ...

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.

File Image/Reuters Asma al-Assad, the wife of deposed Syrian president Bashar al ... Her extravagant lifestyle, including purchases from Parisian jewelry stores and Chelsea boutiques, led critics to ...