Sinai
Egyptian forces kill 12 suspected militants in Sinai - agency
The deaths raised to at least 325 the number of suspected militants killed in the Sinai campaign which began in February, according to a report.
Several explosive devices were planted on the road in Rafah & southern Sheikh Zuwayed.
Islamic State claimed responsibility on several websites, and Egyptian state media later confirmed it.
About 1 million British tourists visit Sharm el-Sheikh every year, and roughly 3,500 were due to fly out of the area on Thursday.
Militancy has surged in the Sinai Peninsula which borders Israel, Gaza and the Suez Canal.
More than 100 supporters were jailed on charges of killing and inciting violence.
Six army officers were killed in two seperate car explosions near military units in Sinai.
More than 10 people were wounded in the attack.
Islamist militancy has risen sharply in the lawless region adjoining Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Egypt is apparently preparing to use an aircraft and tanks in Sinai for the first time since 1973.
Egyptian military sources say armed forces arrested six "terrorists", after an attack on a police station.
Egyptian aircraft struck at targets near the border with Israel in a crackdown on Islamic militants.