Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express flight that set a US speed record. The new arrivals include a Canadian astronaut whose wife is due to give birth while he is in orbit. (PICS/ AFP) (TEXT: AP)

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here on a three-day visit to a warm welcome from US President Donald Trump, who received him at the airport amid pomp and fanfare. (Pics/AFP)