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Canada has become the latest western country to say it will recognise a Palestinian state in September. The announcement by Canada's prime minister Mark Carney follows similar moves by the UK and France. Mr Carney said the move depends on an Israeli ceasefire and other conditions. He also said the move would also depend on democratic reforms, including the Palestinian Authoritiy holding elections next year without Hamas. We find out what the political mood is from Canada.

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And the United Nations in Nigeria says it will today run out of money needed to continue supporting over a million people displaced by militants. The Boko Haram group is considered one of the world鈥檚 deadliest and has killed thousands of people across northern Nigeria, forcing tens of thousands to flee and seek refuge in UN camps. But now the World Food Programme says cuts to global aid budgets - including by the US which was the biggest donor - could leave people hungry and force families back into the hands of the insurgents. We have a report from Nigeria.

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(Photo: Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference about recognizing Palestinian statehood, in Ottawa. Credit: Patrick Doyle/Reuters)