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The tiny Persian Gulf state of Qatar has deep pockets and a big microphone in the form of its news network, Al Jazeera. In recent months, those assets have been used to propel the Arab Spring forward. Qatar has supported rebel movements in Libya and Syria, and is promoting a "Marshall Fund" for Oman, Morocco and Jordan. The country's emir has close, personal relationships with the emerging Islamist leaders from Casablanca to Cairo — and meanwhile provides a home to the largest U.S. military base outside the United States.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards about the band's first collection of original tunes in 18 years.

Richards speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about the road to Hackney Diamonds, the Stones' first album of new material in 18 years.

Basketball is gaining popularity in Rwanda. We chat with a few players and fans to learn why.

The Academy Awards are tonight and critics are predicting what will win Best Picture and who will win Best Actor and Actress. We hear about the nominees and our critic's picks.

The flare-up on multiple fronts raised the risk of a return to all-out war, underscoring the difficulty of winding down a five-month conflict that has jolted the world economy.

In her first budget, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wants to spend $1.3 billion combatting homelessness. Some advocates say the plan doesn't get to the root of LA's crisis.

Hong Kong police moved in on protesters encamped at a university. Protesters fired arrows and launched petrol bombs at the police. Police accused the protesters of murderous acts.

Occupy Wall Street says it will protest at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., next week as a run-up to mass demonstrations planned for its Sept. 17 anniversary.

In October, the Veterans Affairs secretary promised to house 500 homeless veterans in Los Angeles County by the end of 2021. But it turns out according to the VA, housing doesn't always mean a home.