Egypt frees two Canadians detained amid Cairo clashes

Egypt's military-backed authorities have released two Canadians held without charge for seven weeks, the Canadian government says. Dr Tarek Loubani and film-maker John Greyson were accused of taking part in deadly political clashes in Cairo. The men insisted Dr Loubani was just helping injured protesters, while Mr Greyson filmed the violence. The releases come hours before fresh demonstrations are expected in central Cairo. Supporters and opponents of ousted President Mohammed Morsi have said they will take to the streets Stunned No details were immediately available about the reasons for the release of the Canadians. They were detained on the streets of Cairo during the night of a huge crackdown in which hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters were killed and arrested.