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Yemen's Huthi rebels fired three missiles at two ships in the Red Sea, US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters, adding, "one missile missed by something like 200km and the other two were shot down by a US Navy destroyer." SOUNDBITE
A US destroyer "operating in the northern Red Sea" shot down three missiles and several drones launched by Houthi forces in Yemen, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder announces during a press conference. SOUNDBITE
Yemeni Huthi rebel prisoners arrive in buses at Aden airport during a prisoner exchange with the internationally recognised-government, on their way to board a flight to the Huthi-held capital Sanaa, from the country's southern city of Aden. IMAGES
Yemeni Huthi rebel prisoners arrive in buses at Aden airport during a prisoner exchange with the internationally recognised-government, on their way to board a flight to the Huthi-held capital Sanaa, from the country's southern city of Aden. IMAGES
The United States condemns an attack by Yemen's Huthis on Saudi oil facilities, saying the rebels were not showing seriousness about US-driven peace efforts. "We condemn the egregious Huthi drone and missile attack against Saudi Aramco facilities," says State Department spokesman Ned Price. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.