Shipping companies avoid Red Sea after Houthi attacks

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Global shipping companies have halted journeys through the Red Sea because of the threat of attacks by Yemeni rebels, in moves that could disrupt vital trade through the Suez Canal.

AP Møller-Mærsk, which operates the world’s second-largest container shipping fleet, on Friday said it had instructed all vessels due to…