April 19 (Reuters) - Top oilfield services firm SLB
on Friday reported a higher quarterly profit, as strong
international oil and gas drilling demand helped offset a
slowdown in North America activity.
The Houston, Texas-based company reported earnings of $1.07
billion, or 74 cents per share, for the quarter ended March 31,
compared with $934 million, or 65 cents per share, last year.