Acquisitions and Divestitures (Acquisitions) (Narrative) (Details)	1 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014 country company
Acquisitions and Divestitures [Abstract]
Minimum Number of Companies Represented in Broad Market Indices	11,000
Minimum Number of Countries Represented in Broad Market Indices	52

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