A special commission in Bahrain has found security forces used acts amounting to torture against protesters during an anti-government uprising earlier this year. But questions remain over what the government — which requested the report — will do with the findings.

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh has flown to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where he signed an agreement to relinquish power to his vice president. The accord could mark the end of more than 11 months of crisis and violence that has left Yemen on the brink of civil war. Guy Raz talks to Tom Finn, who is covering the story for the Guardian newspaper.

The state information bill gives a limited number of government officials the authority to classify information, and imposes harsh penalties on those who possess or distribute state secrets. Critics say it will allow officials to cover up corruption and greatly restrict the flow of information.

Hussain Haqqani is alleged to have been involved in writing the memo that asked the U.S. to prevent a military coup in Pakistan, something he denies. This latest crisis will do little to calm an already turbulent relationship between Pakistan and the U.S.

China's reputation as a low-cost manufacturer hasn't translated into low-cost prices. Many goods, particularly luxury items, have higher price tags in China than abroad. One economist blames the transportation system and corruption.

As protesters clash with security forces in Cairo, Egyptians are at a crucial crossroads. Elections are set for Monday, and demonstrators say the military must relinquish its hold on power.