Note 23 - Financial Instruments (Details) - Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013 Successor [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Predecessor [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Predecessor [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 Predecessor [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Predecessor [Member]
Note 23 - Financial Instruments (Details) - Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Net gain (loss)	$ (4)	$ (3)	$ (2)	$ (7)	$ (15)

The aggregate foreign currency transaction loss included in determining net income for the reporting period. Includes foreign currency exchange to functional currency and net change in fair value of foreign exchange contracts.

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