Contingent Consideration Equity Method Investment

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Contingent Consideration Measurement Period

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The period of time over which the difference between the amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is reported on the balance sheet and the amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting entity has in the investee will be amortized, based on the estimated useful lives of the net assets of the investee.

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Equity Method Investments Discounted Liability

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Investments In Unconsolidated Subsidiaries Notes Receivable

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Difference between amount at which an investment accounted for under the equity method of accounting is carried (reported) on the balance sheet and amount of underlying equity in net assets the reporting Entity has in the investee.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 323

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 3

-Subparagraph (a)(3)

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This item represents disclosure of the amount of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporation; these investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Section 03

-Paragraph 13

-Article 5

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 323

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 3

-Subparagraph (a)(1)

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Total investments in (A) an entity in which the entity has significant influence, but does not have control, (B) subsidiaries that are not required to be consolidated and are accounted for using the equity and or cost method, and (C) an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Includes long-term advances receivable from a party that is affiliated with the reporting entity by means of direct or indirect ownership.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 210

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

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-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.12)

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The cash outflow associated with the purchase of or advances to an equity method investments, which are investments in joint ventures and entities in which the entity has an equity ownership interest normally of 20 to 50 percent and exercises significant influence.

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-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 13

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Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014 Equity Method Investments [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Equity Method Investments [Member] Minimum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Equity Method Investments [Member] Maximum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Equity Method Investment Goodwill [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 AITA [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 AITA [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 AITA [Member] Joint Venture [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 STAEM [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Societe Nationale des Tabacs et Allumettes SpA [Member] Joint Venture [Member]	Dec. 12, 2013 Megapolis [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Megapolis [Member]	Dec. 12, 2013 Megapolis [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Other Affiliates [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Other Affiliates [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Other Affiliates [Member] Minimum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Other Affiliates [Member] Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries	$ 1,371	$ 1,536				$ 1,264									$ 38	$ 42
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity			1,417
Equity Method Investment, Difference Between Carrying Amount and Underlying Equity, Amortization Period				3 years	20 years
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions	73	1
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage								49.00%	51.00%	25.00%	49.00%			20.00%			40.00%	50.00%
Purchase Price of Equity Method Investments							625					760
Contingent Consideration Equity Method Investment														100
Contingent Consideration Measurement Period												4 years
Investments In Unconsolidated Subsidiaries Notes Receivable													100	100
Equity Method Investments Discounted Liability													$ 86