Bulgaria overpowered higher-ranked Canada, 26-24, 25-22, 25-21, Saturday to finally clinch its first win in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from Volleyballworld.com Still reeling from their losses against the United States and Japan, the...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The UN chief on Friday launched an all-out attack on the fossil fuel industry, accusing it of having "humanity by the throat" and calling on leaders of the world's major economies to "end the age of fossil fuels." "The first duty of leadership is to protect people from...
From Volleyballworld.com Japan showed its prowess against Southeast Asian powerhouse Thailand with a 25-22, 25-16, 25-14 victory Friday to remain unscathed in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Japanese overcame the Thais’ aggressive plays in...
China fended off Canada, 25-16, 18-25, 25-12, 25-18, Friday for its fifth victory in the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from Volleyballworld.com Li Yingying spearheaded with 20 points on 17 attacks and three aces, while Gong Xiangyu contributed 15...
Japan outlasted Bulgaria’s late rally, 25-20, 25-16, 25-23, Thursday night to remain unscathed in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from Volleyballworld.com The Japanese hung tough in the crunch anchored on skipper Sarina Koga and Arisa...
Canada recovered from a third-set hiccup and downed Belgium, 25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 25-22, Thursday in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from Volleyballworld.com Alex Gray stepped up in the crunch with four of the last five points to steer the...
Poland recovered from two sets down to defeat Thailand, 22-25, 27-29, 25-16, 25-16, 15-13, Thursday in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from PNVF Given up for the dead, the Polish regained their fiery offense in the next three frames to...
China made short work of Belgium, 25-19, 25-22, 25-14, Wednesday night in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from Volleyball World The Chinese banked on their rock-solid net defense to outplay the Belgians and hike their win-loss tally to 4-1...
Three-time champion United States downed Bulgaria, 25-20, 25-22, 25-20, Wednesday to start their Week 2 campaign at the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg with a bang at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from Volleyballworld.com The Americans, who were composed mostly of Tokyo Olympic...
Japan swept Poland, 25-21, 25-21, 25-21, to keep its record unscathed at the start of Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Tuesday night. Photo from Volleyballworld.com The Japanese banked on the trio of Sarina Koga, Arisa Inoue and Haruyo Shimamura to...
Southeast Asian powerhouse Thailand displayed versatility in sweeping the taller Canadians, 25-19, 25-22, 26-24, Tuesday at the start of Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo from volleyballworld.com The Thais attacked the Canadians from all...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said Monday she will not seek a second term, ending months of speculation amid growing criticism of her lax stance on rights abuses in China. "As my term as High Commissioner draws to a close, this Council's milestone 50th session will be the...
