Pyongyang, October 17 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a reply message to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

- An article was dedicated to the 99th anniversary of the formation of the Down-with-Imperialism Union.

- Successes are being made in different sectors and units across the country.

- There took place the 14th national presentation of hypotheses and ideas.

- The delegation carrying the letter of loyalty sent by the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan for celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea left here.

- The Russian ambassador to the DPRK hosted a reception on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and the Russian Federation.

- The 28th meeting of the Forestry Sub-Committee of the DPRK-Russia Inter-governmental Committee for Cooperation in Trade, Economy, Science and Technology was held here.

- The forestry delegation of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade visited the Tower of the Juche Idea.

Rodong Sinmun

- All the agricultural workers in the Yombun Farm of Kyongsong County, North Hamgyong Province moved into new houses.

- A new sci-tech library was inaugurated in Ryanggang Province of the DPRK.

Minju Joson

- An article says that Afghanistan and other neighbouring countries express strong caution to the U.S. attempt to seize the control over the Bagram Air Force Base. -0-