Assad wife faces EU sanctions
EU ministers have agreed fresh sanctions on the Syrian leadership, including on president Bashar al-Assad's British-born wife Asma.
Assad's wife 'completely charming'
An acquaintance of Asma al-Assad, President Assad's wife, has told ITV News that Asma was "completely charming" and that she is surprised she has not left Syria. Brigid Keenan lived in Syria for five years with her husband, a British diplomat.
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EU extends sanctions to Assad's wife
In its latest bid to stop the violence in Syria, EU officials have imposed a travel ban on President Assad's British-born wife among others.
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Who is Asma al-Assad?
The British-born wife of Syria's President Assad has come under the spotlight after leaked emails revealed her lavish lifestyle.