81.   The government has threatened previously to seize the assets of several oil giants, but never followed through.

82.   The judicial action comes on the heels of a report released last month by maritime expert Henri Clouet that implicated the oil giant in the disaster.

83.   The oil giant said the hostage-takers demanded jobs.

84.   The London-based oil giant also would not disclose the selling price or identify potential buyers.

85.   The president of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras, Henri Philippe Reischtul, has resigned and will likely be replaced by banker Francisco Gros, reports said.

86.   The oil giant said profits were flat in the exploration and production operations, with crude oil prices somewhat lower in the most recent quarter.

87.   The oil giant said the men were demanding jobs.

88.   The oil giant would not specify the price it wants or any potential buyers.

89.   The rioters said that they have nothing against Shell, but target the Anglo-Dutch oil giant because of its high profile in Nigeria.

90.   The oil giant also said it is on track to meet previously announced earnings targets.