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Can any one explain to me what is the meaning of "quiet destination"?

Here is the phrase which I am reading As a result, for years, it’s been a quiet destination for Northerners looking for jobs, schools and business deals. What does "quiet destination" mean? I se …
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What does "fostering inclusion" refer to, or mean?

India’s unique identification programme Aadhaar is a “critical” step in enabling fairer access to government services and has “tremendous potential” for fostering inclusion, according to a United N …
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Can any one explain me the below phrase that contains 'too sees' what does that mean?

10th day of winter session too sees ruckus over demonetisation move. From: The Hindu, National News, November 30th What does this mean "too sees"? I didn't understand this phrase.
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I didn't understand the meaning of the sentence?

"The mob was reportedly incensed after another car driven by a Sudanese youth ran over and killed a 35-year-old local".What does this sentence means?Here what the author wants to convey us?
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What does appointed mean in this sentence?

Tiwari, Rai appointed BJP’s Delhi and Bihar unit presidents From: "Tiwari, Rai appointed BJP’s Delhi and Bihar unit presidents" - The Hindu Here what I didn't understand is Tiwari,Rai appointed …
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What does "alleged" mean? [closed]

Can any one explain me what "alleged" means. So many times, I come across this word, but I only found the meaning of it saying that it is a statement without a proof. I am a bit confused when I come a …
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Can anyone explain me what is 'Syria-bound' in the below headline?

'No survivors' as Syria-bound Russian jet crashes. Can any one explain to me clearly? I tried to find what exactly that means but using Google, I could only find the news. Maybe my searched text …
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Can any one explain to me what is the meaning of “Science of Stupid aired on the National Ge...

Here is the Phrase which I am Reading There is absolutely no dearth of insane people, and their snaps clicked right in time by some people who are always ready with their cameras. The famous …
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