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The wife of Syria鈥檚 president says that a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer she is now 鈥渃ompletely鈥 free of the disease. Asma Assad, born in 1975, has gone public with her diagnosis 鈥 a rare declaration in the Arab world, where prominent figures often conceal their ailments. Assad appeared at a military hospital, at times with husband Bashar Assad by her side. She continued her public activities, appearing with covered hair. In a state TV interview aired late Saturday, Assad sported short blond hair and flashed a wide smile.


 

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