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CHICAGO , Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- Futures trading of agricultural commodities at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) ended higher Tuesday, with prices for wheat, corn, and soybeans all rising. The most active corn contract for March delivery gained 2.25 cents, or 0.58 percent, to close at 3.895 U.S. dollars per bushel. Soybeans for March delivery rose 17.25 cents, or 1.74 percent, to close at 10.0775 dollars per bushel. Wheat for March delivery added 1.75 cents , or 0.33 percent, to close at 5.3475 dollars per bushel. Analysts said that short covering and other fund buying technical reasons caused prices of all three major commodities to rise Tuesday. Analysts thought that another factor in the rises Tuesday could be cold and snowy weather in the U.S., which has led worries over rail car delays, forcing some users to take new coverage in the truck market. CBOT wheat was also supported by worries that bitter cold conditions could hamper portions of the dormant crop not protected by snow cover in the United States. National Oilseed Processors Association's monthly release said Tuesday that the U.S. soybean crush stood at 162.675 million bushels in January, and analysts said the amount was slightly bearish but had no big impact on the soybeans. MADRID, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no regrets and "goes to bed every night with a clear conscience," in an interview in which he speaks about matters beyond his performance on the football pitch. Speaking to the "El Mundo" newspaper in an interview published on Sunday in Spain, the Real Madrid striker , said he "doesn't see life like a battle." "Everyone can think what they like about me, but I go to bed every night with a clear conscience and I sleep well," he said, adding you "can't be obsessed with what other people think about you." "Not even God can please everyone," commented Ronaldo, who nevertheless, admits that sometimes his arrogant gestures on the pitch have helped form people's opinions of him. "That's obvious, but they are natural gestures , I don't plan on them beforehand and sometimes I regret them," he said, although he probably won't be stopping them in the future because "it is very hard to change." Ronaldo will be 31 next month and was asked about his life after football, he replied he wanted his clothing brand to continue to expand, but explained that once his playing life ends "there is another life. It will be difficult to start with, but I don' t want to be a coach, a club director or President." Despite his confidence he will be able to leave the game behind Ronaldo explained that at the moment his entire life is "conditioned because I live for football. I like to feel good and do things well. I have a great life, but I think I will enjoy it more than my career is over , when I have time to do what I like," said Ronaldo, who is clearly looking forward to having more free time. "I have a great job, cars, houses...but that isn't everything. For example, this Saturday there is a fight (boxing) in Las Vegas and I would like to take my family and friends to go and see it, but I can't because I am sacrificing myself and don't have the time. I can't regret that now, but later I want to live like a king ," he commented. LONDON, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Growth continues in the British construction sector, although at a weak rate, according to data released on Wednesday. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey for April surprised on the upside, with the headline activity PMI posting its best reading so far in 2017, jumping by almost 1 point to 53.1 (above 50 indicates growth) over the March figure. This is the second-highest level for 13 months and exceeded market expectations, as consensus view is expecting 52. While commercial building activity remained subdued, the survey reported renewed momentum in housing activity , and civil engineering output reportedly rose at the firmest pace since March 2016. There was also a solid increase in new orders at the start of the second quarter, so firms continued to recruit new staff in the sector, with growth in employment being the strongest for nearly a year. However, input prices remained close to the more-than-five-year high hit at the start of the year. Commenting on the figures, Samuel Tombs, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, a London-based financial data company, said this year could be tough for the construction sector. "Commercial work likely will remain depressed by Brexit uncertainty , and labor shortages across the entire construction sector may become more acute as immigration from the EU declines. On balance, then, 2017 still looks set to be another tough year for the construction sector," said Tombs. However, there are some positive notes to be taken from the data. Looking ahead, said Tombs, the recovery in civil engineering work will likely strengthen, given plans for a 6.7-percent increase in public sector investment this fiscal year (to April 2018). But Tombs said the outlook for house building is mixed. "It will be supported by further falls in mortgage rates , the continuation of the 'Help to Buy' equity loan scheme, and a dearth of existing homes being put up for sale, but undermined by the squeeze on real wages," he said. Xi stresses rule of law, cultivating legal talent China to send two giant pandas to Denmark Opening plenary of World Economic Forum on Africa held in Durban Mass rally held in Tokyo to protest Abe's constitutional change Maiden flight for C919 scheduled for May 5 Key structure installed in HK-Zhuhai-Macao cross-sea bridge Chinese naval fleet wraps up visit to Philippines Cheongsam show held in north China's Shanxi By John Kwoba NAIROBI, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- From dusty, rusting decaying social halls, Kenyan boxer. |
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