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Term Deposits with Various Banks Outstanding (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]    
Term deposits outstanding $ 479.7us-gaap_TimeDeposits $ 370.3us-gaap_TimeDeposits
Cash & Cash Equivalents    
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]    
Term deposits outstanding 13.0us-gaap_TimeDeposits
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29.8us-gaap_TimeDeposits
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Short Term Investments    
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]    
Term deposits outstanding 466.6us-gaap_TimeDeposits
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340.3us-gaap_TimeDeposits
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Non Current Assets    
Schedule of Fair Value of Separate Accounts by Major Category of Investment [Line Items]    
Term deposits outstanding $ 0.1us-gaap_TimeDeposits
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$ 0.2us-gaap_TimeDeposits
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