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A look at why you should never believe everything you read in the news, as well as what one of America's biggest bank's financial statements can tell us about the overall US economy.

Bloomberg’s Eric Chemi examines the fear of an Ebola outbreak and your chances of contracting the virus in relation to other health threats.

With Russia testing the West's resolve over Ukraine, many fear another cold war could be around the corner. One Professor of Economics tells Bloomberg why some other Eastern European countries are wary and explains the implications of Nato making the wrong strategic move.

Many civilians are feared dead after Kiev authorities resumed shelling of eastern districts in Lugansk, the city council reported.

Russia is taking McDonalds to court today. The fast-food giant is accused of violating the country's nutrition and safety codes in some of its products, which could see some of the chain's most-popular burgers and shakes, disappear from Russian menus. RT's Irina Galushko and Egor Piskunov has more.

Nevada's Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, has hit an all time-low since it was first filled in the 1930s, raising concerns that a water shortage could be declared for a region home to 40 million people in seven fast-growing states.

The US continues to intervene in conflicts all around the world. In order to do so, it must spend billions upon billions of dollars outside of its borders to maintain control. While the US focuses on conflicts outside of its borders, it has some very real problems within itself. Here's a look at the consequence of America's current path.

Elite donors of American allies in the Persian Gulf region have poured an immense amount of resources into rebel groups like IS in efforts to advance on three general goals: opposing Iran, its ally Bashar Assad and his government in Syria, and fomenting the Sunni-Shia divides in the region.

Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on the full ban for imports of beef, pork, poultry meat, fish, cheese, milk, vegetables and fruit from Australia, Canada, the EU, the US and Norway. The ban will last a year, starting August 7.

The United States government has concluded that a new leaker has been supplying members of the media with classified documents. RT talks to defense analyst Ivan Eland about the most recent U.S. leaks.

Israel is pulling its troops out of Gaza. A 3-day ceasefire brokered by Egypt is now officially in place. Israel says it has completed its month-long mission, which was to target Hamas, but which brought the worst devastation and civilian losses in years. Bill Van Esveld from Human Rights Watch joins RT.

Here's an in-depth look at the Real Reason for War in Israel, including why both Russia and the U.S. are involved, and why Gaza is the centre of focus.