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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASURES (Details) (Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2), USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Available for sale investments $ 1,767us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesEquitySecurities $ 1,479us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesEquitySecurities
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
   
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset 135us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Liability 29us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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Interest Rate Swap Agreements [Member]
   
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Derivative Fair Value Of Derivative Asset $ 108us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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$ 93us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
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