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A runner who collapsed at the finish line after completing the Brooklyn Half Marathon died Saturday morning, according to police and fire department officials. The runner, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at Coney Island Hospital shortly after 9:40 a.m., according to police. Police cited possible cardiac arrest, but are currently investigating the situation. Sixteen people were taken to the hospital, according to a final count from the fire department. Five people were reported to have serious injuries. Eight people had injuries that were not life threatening, and four others had minor injuries, the department said.

One person was killed in a stabbing attack in the Opera district of central Paris Saturday night. At least eight people were stabbed in the attack, and one victim is reported dead. At least two of the victims are reported to be in serious condition and are receiving first aid. Eyewitnesses told police that the stabber shouted, "Allahu Akhbar!" during the attack. Police forces eliminated the stabber, and are investigating the incident. According to a report by the BBC, witnesses said police officers initially attempted to neutralize the attacker with a stun-gun, but after it failed officers fired two rounds...

A four-pound bomb exploded across from Jerusalem's Central Bus Station Wednesday afternoon and killed one person and wounded 50 others, two seriously.Eighteen victims are being treated for moderate injuries.