Syria's new rulers have appointed Maysaa Sabrine, formerly a deputy governor of the Syrian central bank, to lead the ...

Despite her pleasant air and sense of fashion, the now former Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad was bound to be tied to her husband's fate. Born and raised in the UK, she was respected by some for ...

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

Assad, the wife of then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. It was titled "A Rose in the Desert," and in the words of Joan ...

The appointment fills a key economic role as the U.S. and Europe look for commitment to women’s rights.

THE British-born wife of deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is reportedly suffering from leukaemia with doctors giving ...

Assad, the former first lady of Syria and wife of ousted President Bashar al-Assad is diagnosed with blood cancer, reports ...

The wife of deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has filed for divorce in Russia as she prepares to fight bone cancer, ...

Russia denies Turkish media reports suggesting the British-born wife of former Syrian president Basher al-Assad has filed for ...

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The eldest, Hafez, 23, went to Moscow State University. In her early years as the first lady, Asma was focused on encouraging under-18s to be active citizens. She set up youth centres across Syria ...