The death toll from Colombia's powerful earthquake rose to at least 287 by Aug. 14, as rescuers continued searching collapsed buildings for survivors four days after the 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia.
France on Oct. 6 conducted the first test launch of its upgraded M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile, marking a major step in the modernization of the country's nuclear deterrent as Paris seeks to strengthen its strategic posture amid heightened tensions with Russia.
