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Fate of future N Korea-US dialogue depends on US attitude: DPRK
Pyongyang, Oct. 7 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Sunday that the fate of future DPRK-U.S. dialogue depends on Washington.
Hong Kong police denounce rioters for "taking law into their own hands"
Hong Kong, Oct. 7 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Hong Kong police on Monday strongly condemned rioters who "took the law into their own hands" and overstepped the bottom line of any civilized society by beating up bystanders.
New whistleblower may give House Democrats fresh leads
Washington, OCT 07 (AP/UNB) — House Democrats leading an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine may have fresh information to work with after a new whistleblower stepped forward with what the person's lawyer said were firsthand knowledge of key events.
China appeals to Latin travellers at Argentine tourism fair
Buenos Aires, Oct. 7 (Xinhua/UNB) -- China is promoting itself as a top travel destination at this year's International Tourism Fair of Latin America (FIT) in a bid to attract visitors from the region.
Annual Renaissance festival opens in Texas, U.S.
Houston, Oct. 7 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Texas Renaissance Festival kicked off in the western U.S. state of Texas on Saturday, bringing the magic of the Renaissance time to life through Dec. 1.
Chinese diplomat condemns Houston Rockets manager for erroneous comments on Hong Kong
Houston, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese Consulate General in Houston on Sunday condemned the general manager of a U.S. National Basketball Association team for his "erroneous comments" on Hong Kong.
Myanmar to build one more bridge to link southwestern region with western state
Yangon, Oct. 7 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Myanmar is set to build one more bridge to link Ayeyarwady region with Rakhine state beginning November, according to the Ministry of Construction on Monday.
Moldova holds festival to promote wine production, exports
Chisinau, Oct. 7 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Moldova's two-day National Wine Day, aiming to promote wine production and exports, ended here on Sunday.
"It is a promising year awaiting us. It is expected a harvest of over 700,000 tonnes of grapes. We want this amount of fruit to find its buyer in the country or abroad," said Georgeta Mincu, Minister of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment, at the inauguration on Saturday.
Moldova is a country with the biggest density of vineyards in the world, covering 3.8 percent of its territory and 7 percent of its arable land. It is also a country where wine sales are heavily dependent on exports, with the domestic wine consumption accounting for less than 20 percent of total production, while over 80 percent depending on markets abroad, according to official statistics.
The Moldovan authorities hold the large-scale wine event every year in the center square of the capital city, awarding outstanding wine producers and quality products, so as to enhance the reputation of Moldova quality wines at home and abroad and promote domestic consumption and exports.
This annual event in early October attracts wine producers, wine lovers and tourists from all over the world, including many Chinese citizens, as the Asian country is one of the major importers of Moldovan wines.
The 18th edition of the National Wine Day this year gathered 68 wineries. Apart from wine tasting and wine knowledge lectures by professional sommeliers, visitors are also offered gastronomic surprises, as well as the recitals of famous performers and bands.
Novelty of this year's edition is the wine tours, which take visitors to famous wineries with tourist facilities across the country.
The organizer estimated that the event had attracted more than 100,000 visitors and tourists in two days.
Trump allies pressed Ukraine over gas firm
Kyiv, OCT 7 (AP/UNB) — As Rudy Giuliani was pushing Ukrainian officials last spring to investigate one of Donald Trump's main political rivals, a group of individuals with ties to the president and his personal lawyer were also active in the former Soviet republic.
2nd whistleblower adds to impeachment peril at White House
Washington , OCT 7 (AP/UNB) — A second whistleblower has come forward with information about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine, adding to the impeachment peril engulfing the White House and potentially providing new leads to Democrats in their unfurling investigation of Trump's conduct.