Japan to OK entry of N. Korean soccer team as exception to sanctions

Members of the North Korean women's soccer team are seen at Pyongyang's international airport on Feb. 23, 2016, before leaving for Beijing to receive their visas at the Japanese Embassy. Tokyo has said the team will be allowed to enter the country for the final Olympic qualifiers in Osaka starting Feb. 29 as "an exception" to the entry ban introduced following Pyongyang's recent nuclear test and rocket launch. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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