Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests	$ 73	$ 34	$ 0

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

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