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American navy helicopters sank three small boats used by Houthi militants to attack a Maersk container vessel in the southern Red Sea, the US military has said.

Missile hits Red Sea container ship, US destroyers shoot down two more  The Guardian US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack  BBC.com Container ship hit by Houthi missile, US warship shoots down others  The Times of Israel US

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A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn’t happened. (Image credit: John Ruwitch/NPR)

US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack  BBC.com US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats after attempted Red Sea hijack  The Independent US Navy sinks 3 Houthi boats attacking merchant ship in Red Sea, US says  ABC News US

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