The Jerusalem Post reports:
Syrian President Bashar Assad’s wife, Asma Akhras, has given birth to a baby boy, their third child, a relative said Monday.A relative of Akhras, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the boy was born Dec. 16 and that both the mother and baby were in good health. A name has not yet been given to the baby, the relative added.
The shortlist of names reportedly includes Yasser, Osama, Saddam and Adolf.
Update: Ashley and his wife are also expecting. Send them your good wishes.