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Aug 11
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German-born nun Ruth Pfau
Dr Ruth Pfau, a German doctor popularly known as Pakistan’s ‘Mother Teresa’ for dedicating her life to eradicate leprosy in the 
country, died on Thursday at a private hospital in Karachi. She was 87.
She died after a prolonged age-related illness.The nun founded the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre in Karachi in 1962 and later set 
up its branches in all provinces of Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan. She was 29 when landed in Karachi for the first time. 
She was awarded the Hilal-e-Imtiaz — Pakistan’s second highest civilian award — in 1979, the Hilal-e-Pakistan in 1989.
eradicate - destroy completely
tireless - having or showing great effort or energy.
tireless efforts
multibillion—dollar missile defense system

embolden - give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.
A failed intercept would likely embolden the North to move ahead even faster.