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.

The British wife of ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is deathly ill with leukemia — with doctors only giving her a 50% ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

What must Asma al-Assad be thinking right now? Bright, beautiful and British-born, she could be living an affluent life in England, with friends, family and a fine career, had she not sold her soul to ...