Berlin Noir trilogy by Philip Kerr (1989-1991) Here I greedily chose a trilogy to avoid having to decide between March Violets, The Pale Criminal and A German Requiem. They serve as a superb introduction to Berlin detective Bernie Gunther, who provides first person narration through the cruel and corrupt world of pre-war Nazi Germany. Kerr's world-weary protagonist is always droll and occasionally wickedly funny, providing some light-hearted relief from his bleak surroundings.
Berlin Noir trilogy by Philip Kerr (1989-1991) Here I greedily chose a trilogy to avoid having to decide between March Violets, The Pale Criminal and A German Requiem. They serve as a superb introduction to Berlin detective Bernie Gunther, who provides first person narration through the cruel and corrupt world of pre-war Nazi Germany. Kerr's world-weary protagonist is always droll and occasionally wickedly funny, providing some light-hearted relief from his bleak surroundings.
Berlin Noir trilogy by Philip Kerr (1989-1991) Here I greedily chose a trilogy to avoid having to decide between March Violets, The Pale Criminal and A German Requiem. They serve as a superb introduction to Berlin detective Bernie Gunther, who provides first person narration through the cruel and corrupt world of pre-war Nazi Germany. Kerr's world-weary protagonist is always droll and occasionally wickedly funny, providing some light-hearted relief from his bleak surroundings.
Berlin Noir trilogy by Philip Kerr (1989-1991) Here I greedily chose a trilogy to avoid having to decide between March Violets, The Pale Criminal and A German Requiem. They serve as a superb introduct

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Berlin Noir trilogy by Philip Kerr (1989-1991)

This trilogy, of March Violets, The Pale Criminal and A German Requiem, is a superb introduction to Berlin detective Bernie Gunther, who narrates the cruel and corrupt world of pre-war Nazi Germany. Kerr’s world-weary protagonist is always droll and occasionally wickedly funny, providing some light-hearted relief from his bleak surroundings.

'The Innocent' by Ian McEwan (1990)

Berlin’s rainy streets is also the setting for this romantic thriller about a Post Office engineer hired by the Americans to tap the phones of Soviet High Command. Naïve Englishman Leonard Marnham, 25, is exposed to the complex world of post-war Germany, a first romance and a murder. Everyone cries when they read this book, or so I told myself.

'The Hanging Garden' by Ian Rankin (1998)

This is the Edinburgh that the tourist board does not want visitors to see – the seedy underbelly rather than the picturesque spires. It’s not the best Inspector Rebus novel, but I read it before starting university in the city. As with all the best crime thrillers, it’s also an insightful social commentary, written as Scotland prepared for its first devolved government in nearly 300 years.

'American Tabloid' by James Ellroy (1995)

Curtis Hanson's adaption of LA Confidential made Ellroy a household name. But no filmmaker has brought American Tabloid to the big screen, probably because it's so complicated. Ellroy mixes fact with fiction in this tale of treachery and murder in JFK-era politics, over three-interweaving narratives. The sequel to The Cold Six Thousand also delivers.

'The Power of the Dog' by Don Winslow (2005)

A decade before dramas like Narcos, Winslow published his history-meets-fiction epic, from six years’ research into Mexico’s drug wars. DEA agent Art Keller pursues drug lord Adán Barrera over four decades, in a fascinating insight into the narco-economy that law enforcement agencies have failed to disrupt. Ten years on, the story ends in The Cartel (2015).

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Sudden change in behaviour or displays higher levels of stress or anxiety

Shows signs of depression or isolation

Ability to sleep well diminishes

Academic performance begins to deteriorate

Changes in eating habits

Struggles to concentrate

Refuses to go to school

Behaviour changes and is aggressive towards siblings

Begins to use language they do not normally use

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Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.

Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.

Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, (Leon banned).

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Test

Director: S Sashikanth

Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan

Star rating: 2/5

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
What can victims do?

Always use only regulated platforms

Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion

Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)

Report to local authorities

Warn others to prevent further harm

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THE CLOWN OF GAZA

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Starring: Alaa Meqdad

Rating: 4/5

UK's plans to cut net migration

Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.

Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.

But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.

Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.

Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.

The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.