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Photo: Xiaolong, an army dog, gives his master, Xiong Xing, a goodbye kiss. Xiong, a soldier stationed on the border with Russia in Heihe, Heilongjiang province, retired on Sunday. He said it broke his heart to say goodbye to his fellow soldiers and Xiaolong, his constant companion for the past two years.

Bilingual news: Women are more likely than men to display symptoms of depression when working in a position of authority, according to US scientists. In men, authority, such as the ability to hire and fire people, decreases depressive symptoms, the study said. The research, published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, looked at 2,800 middle-aged men and women. One expert said the study showed a need to have more women in authority and more varied female role models.

Buzzword: "Sofa Sunday" is the Sunday after the United States Thanksgiving holiday, when people relax at home and purchase goods online or on TV.