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Turbulent times in Hong Kong

Reality Check: Hong Kong protests, "Sentinal" satellite programme, Turkey's concerns with Islamic State militants, the new EU Commission, university fees.

Matthew Ho

Matthew Ho prepared to face tear gas on the streets of Hong Kong

Hong Kong protests

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters continue to block the mains streets in Hong Kong, despite police efforts to disperse them by using tear gas. Riem Higazi looks at how events have developed over the weekend.

ESA's Sentinal satellites

Following the sudden and deadly eruption of a volcano in Japan, and an earthquake in Peru, John Elliot - of the Centre for the Observation & Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanos and Tectonics, explains how the European Space Agency's "Sentinel" satellites will help rescue teams in the future.

Ground troops in Syria

Security analyst, Paul Rogers, explains why the fight against Islamic State militants cannot be won from the air, and why Turkey may be about to put ground troops into Syria.

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Miguel Arias Canete is a controversial candidate for the post of Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy

The new EU Commission

Vanessa Mock reports from Brussels on the line-up of the new European Commission and why some appointments are proving controversial.

University fees

Higher education expert, Carolyn Campbell, examines different systems of university fees and the benefits they offer.

FM4 Reality Check

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