Zardari takes oath as 14th president of Pakistan

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Pakistan's apex court quashes politicians' lifetime disqualification

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Soccer: Japan play Iraq in Asian Under-23 C'ship semifinal

Soccer: Japan play Iraq in Asian Under-23 C'ship semifinal

Japan striker Musashi Suzuki (in navy blue) dribbles the ball against Iraq in an Asian Under-23 Championship semifinal match in Doha on Jan. 26, 2016, as defender Ali Faez (5 in white) approaches. The top three finishers in the tournament qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the summer. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo