Egypt military moves into Sharm el-Sheikh

CAIRO - The Egyptian military moved into the Sinai resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh Sunday in an effort to control unrest in the tourist areas, while Cairo airport was flooded with foreigners trying to leave the country in a hurry.

The US embassy in Cairo has advised US citizens to leave the country as soon as possible owing to the unrest, according to broadcaster al-Arabiya.

Saudi Arabia and Turkey said they were sending planes to evacuate their citizens from Egypt.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is reported to be dividing his time between a residence in Cairo and one in Sharm el-Sheikh.