and anthrax can cause severe illness in both humans and animals.

The aftermath of yesterdays blast is seen at the port of Lebanons capital Beirut.The disaster is unprecedented.

a day after a massive explosion at the port sent shock waves across the Lebanese capital.people had been waiting all night for news of loved ones who had gone missing or were wounded.raising the prospect of food insecurity at a time when many Lebanese have lost their jobs and seen their savings evaporate because of a currency crisis.

Videos showed what looked like a fire erupting nearby just before.killing at least 100 people and wounding thousands

Rescuers worked through the night after two enormous explosions ripped through Beiruts port.

The blast destroyed numerous apartment buildings.The children are being prioritized as part of the first group for a potential hostage release aimed at ultimately bringing home the roughly 240 hostages that were taken during the Oct.

Washington Israel is considering a proposal that would see Hamas release a portion of the hostages the Palestinian militant group is holding in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a three-to-five-day cease-fire in the war.Protesters demand Netanyahus resignation as Israel-Hamas war enters fifth week 02:21 As for the broader conflict with Hamas.

Hamas had said it would be willing to release 10 children as part of a first tranche in exchange for a cease-fire.Other militant groups in Gaza may be holding some of the captives.