10 things about London, England’s Meredith Kercher

Meredith Kercher was a 21-year-old English woman, born in London, who studied in Italy. An aspiring journalist passionate about Italian culture, she was murdered in Perugia on November 2, 2007. She was known for her friendly nature, and her death led to the arrests of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito.

88 Miss Earth 2007 candidates competing in Quezon City, Philippines

Miss Earth, launched on April 3, 2001, by Carousel Productions in the Philippines, focuses on environmental issues. Miss Earth 2006, Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar of Chile, will crown her successor on November 11, 2007. The 2007 edition features 88 contestants from various countries competing for the title.