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The amount of net gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges reclassified during the period to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income upon the hedged transaction affecting earnings.

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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency cash flow hedges at the reporting date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next 12 months.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

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Financing Arrangements and Derivative Financial Instruments (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit arrangements	$ 8,105		$ 8,105
Credit Arrangements, Unused	2,398		2,398
Total long term debt excluding capital leases	5,024		5,024		4,489
Financing Arrangements (Textuals) [Abstract]
Percentage of debt at variable interest rate	44.00%		44.00%
Average variable interest rate	4.15%		4.15%
Outstanding foreign currency cash flow derivatives with notional amounts	231		231		75
Foreign currency derivatives gain (loss) included in other expense	(4)	64	(39)	97
Deferred losses, recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	(5)	1	(14)	0
Deferred losses reclassified from AOCL into income	(2)	0	(2)	0
Outstanding foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments with notional amounts	1,393		1,393		1,324
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	(15)		(15)
Short-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit arrangements	638		638
Credit Arrangements, Unused	377		377
Long-term Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit arrangements	7,467		7,467
Credit Arrangements, Unused	$ 2,021		$ 2,021