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The hottest temperature ever recorded in the world was at Furnace Creek, in California's Death Valley. (Photo: Wiki Commons)

Where in the World has the Hottest Temperature Been Recorded?

Environment

It seems like an easy question, where in the world has the hottest temperature been recorded? Well think again. There’s actually been a lot of dispute. It’s rumored to have even caused some bar fights.

Libyans wage battle over last holdout of Muammar Gaddafi supporters

In Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte, mixed feelings on ‘free’ Libya

Libyan rebels take Tripoli, capturing Gadhafi’s sons

Mixed reports on death of Gadhafi’s son

How Libya Reclaims its Forgotten Past

Arts, Culture & Media

For the Geo Quiz, we’re searching for a modern Libyan city with an ancient past. It’s located in the northwest corner of country along the Mediterranean coast.

Battles Over Bani Walid, Libya

Global Politics

It’s been a year since Libya’s longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi was captured and killed. But there’s one town in Libya that remains a Gaddafi stronghold: Bani Walid. And battles there over the weekend have claimed 30 lives.

Gaddafi’s Hometown in the New Libya

People in Sirte, the hometown of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi, have mixed feelings about the elections and the new Libya.

Misrata Holds First Free Local Elections

Conflict & Justice

A year after the uprising broke up in the Libyan town of Misrata, officials are holding the country’s first free democratic elections. Marine Olivesi reports from Misrata.

American Doctor Describes Libya’s Medical Infrastructure Before and After Gadhafi

It’s been a week and a half since rebels killed Muammar Gadhafi, after taking his hometown of Sirte. Libya is now a country in the midst of healing old wounds and trying to rebuild a nation.  Dr. Catherine Mullaly, an anesthesiologist with Massachusetts General Hospital, was working in Qasr Ahmed Hospital in Misrata the day Gadhafi […]