Anti-government sentiment persists in Hong Kong

It will be one year on Friday since Hong Kong tried to pass a controversial extradition bill that many feared would compromise the city’s independent rule of law.

It will be one year on Friday since Hong Kong tried to pass a controversial extradition bill that many feared would compromise the city’s independent rule of law.

The move triggered months of often violent anti-government protests – even after the bill was withdrawn.

The streets are quiet now, but many believe the discontent remains.

Al Jazeera’s Divya Gopalan reports from Hong Kong.

Coronavirus may change city designs

Urban planners say outbreak is changing how cities were zoned and lead to updated infrastructure like ventilation and improved sanitation.

The coronavirus pandemic has already changed many aspects of life. How we travel, how we work and how we live.

Experts warn it may even change how some of our cities will look and operate in the future.

Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports from Bangkok, Thailand.

Qatar Airways launches new measures to tackle COVID-19

This comes as Qatar has increased restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Qatar has increased restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19.

There have been more than 800 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and two deaths in the country.

The crisis has taken its toll on many businesses, particularly aviation, and Qatar Airways is one of them.

Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari has more from Doha.

Libya fears 150,000 displaced vulnerable to COVID-19

People sheltering in schools and abandoned buildings are particularly vulnerable to infection.

There are fears that the spread of the new coronavirus in Libya will pose a serious threat to some of the 150,000 people who have been displaced by the conflict.

People sheltering in schools and abandoned buildings are particularly vulnerable to infection.

Al Jazeera’s Mahmoud Abdelwahed has more from Tripoli.

COVID-19: The devastating effect on health workers

As health workers around the world put their lives on the line to save others in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, many have died and thousands of them have tested positive.

As health workers around the world put their lives on the line to save others in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, many have died and thousands of them have tested positive.

A global shortage of protective equipment has added to the huge toll on their physical and mental wellbeing.

Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports.

Stock Alert: WWE Stock Up 12% In After-Hours On Strong Q1

Shares of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. (WWE) rose over 12% in after-hours on April 23, following the company’s strong Q1 results.

The company reported Q1 net income of $26.2 million or $0.31 per share compared to a loss of $8.4 million or $0.11 per share last year.

Excluding the impact of the equity investment impairment charges, adjusted net income increased to $34.9 million or $0.41 per share, due to improved operating performance. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings of $0.25 per share for the quarter. Analysts’ estimate typically exclude certain special items.

Revenues climbed 60% to $291.0 million from $182.4 million generated a year ago, primarily due to increased monetization of content in the Media segment, which was partially offset by a reduction in live event ticket revenue and lower merchandise sales.

The company continues to believe its growth prospects remain strong and that “WWE is well positioned to take full advantage of the changing media landscape and increasing value of live sports rights over the longer term.”

The stock has been trading in the range of $29.10 – $93.37 for the past one year, and closed Thursday’s trade at $39.07, down 41 cents or 1.04%. WWE gained $4.73 or 12.11% in the after-hours trading session.

YouTube bans ‘medically unsubstantiated’ content from site

YouTube has started banning content that is in direct contradiction to the World Health Organization’s guidelines as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States.

The Google-owned company also announced that it will be removing conspiracy theory videos that say that COVID-19 is directly linked to 5G cell service.

Chief executive, Susan Wojcicki said in a statement that “anything that would go against World Health Organization recommendations” are a violation of their policy.

“So people saying, ‘Take vitamin C, take turmeric, we’ll cure you,’ those are the examples of things that would be a violation of our policy,” she told CNN.

Wojcicki also added that in the world’s current state, the site has seen a 75 percent increase in demand for new from credible sources.

Youtube isn’t the only site that is taking tougher steps to help stem the flow of misinformation.

Facebook announced last week that if any user watches any fake content related to the coronavirus, they would receive a pop-up urging them to go to the WHO website.

Sanofi Q1 Profit Rises

Sanofi (SNYNF) reported that its first-quarter net income attributable to equity holders rose to 1.68 billion euros or 1.35 euros per share from 1.14 billion euros or 0.91 euros per share last year.

Business earnings per share increased 15.6% to 1.63 euros on both a reported basis and at CER, with roughly half of the growth due to the COVID-19 impact.

Company sales for the first-quarter were 8.97 billion euros, up 6.9% on a reported basis. Exchange rate movements had a positive effect of 0.3 percentage points, mainly driven by the strength of the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen, partially offset by the decrease in the Brazilian real and the Argentine peso. At CER, Company sales increased 6.6%.

Sanofi continues to expect 2020 business earnings per share to grow around 5% at CER, barring unforeseen major adverse events. Sanofi expects the favorable first-quarter COVID-19 impact on sales and business earnings per share to be mainly offset during the second quarter. Applying average April 2020 exchange rates, the currency impact on 2020 business earnings per share is estimated to be between -1% to -2%.