Brazil's biggest party quits coalition, isolating Rousseff
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's largest party announced on Tuesday it is leaving President Dilma Rousseff's governing coalition and pulling its members from her government, a departure that cripples her fight against impeachment proceedings in Congress. Full Article
Syria's Assad says military gains will speed up political deal
MOSCOW/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian army successes will help accelerate a political settlement to the country's civil war, President Bashar al-Assad said, because they weaken the position of international opponents who he accused of hindering any agreement. Full Article
TSX falls, pressured by drop in oil prices
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index sustained broad-based losses on Tuesday, as a drop in oil prices weighed on the resource-linked market. Full Article
Canada's finance minister sees balanced budget in about five years
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's Liberal government believes the federal budget will be balanced in "about" five years due to higher growth spurred by deficit spending, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Sunday. Full Article
