as for the european dance the dollar, 24 $1.2608. >> a court in brazil has of held a major compensation claim against the german chemicals giant and oil giant shell. it has ordered the two companies to pay for -- pay more than 280 million euros. hundreds of people have suffered problems after working there. the site was contaminated before they bought it according to the company and it is pushing for shell to accept full responsibility and is likely to appeal the ruling. >> the new head of the world bank has signaled that the institution may lend a hand to greece and other crisis-hit nations in the eurozone. >> unlike his predecessor robert selleck, the new guy believes his job includes helping of industrial nations during what he calls a pivotal time for the world economy -- unlike his predecessor, robert zoellick. the bank has focused on assisting newly developing and industrialized countries. >> let's turn our attention to french news now. french police have searched the homes and offices of former french president sarkozy in connection with a corruption charge. >> sarkozy himself wa