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Mother Cabrini statue dedicated in Battery Park

A statue of Mother Frances Cabrini was finally unveiled Monday in Lower Manhattan by Gov. Andrew Cuomo — ending a year of controversy over the idea of honoring the famed Italian American nun in bronze. “This Columbus Day the celebration of Mother Cabrini is even more appropriate than when we announced it last year. Today […]

Oman poised to introduce 5 percent value added tax

Oman’s ruler has issued a decree to start levying a 5 percent value-added tax in six months’ time, state-run Oman TV said on Monday, as the Gulf oil producer seeks to boost revenues battered by low oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic. The tax will be on most goods and services, though with some exceptions, […]

Major cruise line cancels Florida, Australia trips

MIAMI (AP) — Carnival Cruise Line said Monday it was canceling its remaining cruises scheduled for November out of two Florida ports, as well as five cruises from Australia at the beginning of next year. The cruise line had previously announced it was canceling for the rest of the year all U.S. cruises except for […]

Coronavirus can survive for 28 days on some surfaces: Study

The virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on banknotes, glass and stainless steel for up to 28 days, much longer than the flu virus, Australian researchers said on Monday, highlighting the need for effective cleaning and handwashing to help combat the disease. Findings from the study by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, appear to show […]

Covid 19 coronavirus: Zero new cases today; No-one in hospital with virus

There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today. New Zealand has recorded 1,515 cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began. The country’s total number of active cases remains at 45 – and all of them are imported cases. There are no active Covid cases in the community. No one is […]

Cottage with private ISLAND and could be yours for £850,000

Perfect for self isolating! Five-bedroom cottage with its own private ISLAND and moorings on the River Ouse in Cambridgeshire could be yours for £850,000 Creek House sits on the banks of the River Ouse in Cambridgeshire and has 90ft of river frontage Opposite is a small island in the river which the new owner can […]