FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND DERIVATIVES Fair Value of Cross Currency Basis Swaps that are Designated as Hedges of Net Investments in Foreign Operations (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair Value Net Asset (Liability)	$ (162,019)
Cross Currency Basis Swaps Member
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair Value Net Asset (Liability)	(49,844)
Swiss franc 592.5 million @ $1.12 pay CHF 3mo. LIBOR rec. USD 3mo. LIBOR
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair Value Net Asset (Liability)	(125,313)
Euros 618.0 Million 1.27 Pay EUR 3 Month EURIBOR Rec USD 3 Month LIBOR
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair Value Net Asset (Liability)	(36,706)
Euros 618.0 Million 1.27 Pay EUR 3 Month EURIBOR Rec USD 3 Month LIBOR | Cross Currency Basis Swaps Member
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair Value Net Asset (Liability)	(49,844)
One Year from Balance Sheet Date
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	62,687
One Year from Balance Sheet Date | Swiss franc 592.5 million @ $1.12 pay CHF 3mo. LIBOR rec. USD 3mo. LIBOR
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	62,687
More than One and within Two Years from Balance Sheet Date
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	1,328,496
More than One and within Two Years from Balance Sheet Date | Swiss franc 592.5 million @ $1.12 pay CHF 3mo. LIBOR rec. USD 3mo. LIBOR
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	504,486
More than One and within Two Years from Balance Sheet Date | Euros 618.0 Million 1.27 Pay EUR 3 Month EURIBOR Rec USD 3 Month LIBOR
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	824,010
More than Two and within Three Years from Balance Sheet Date
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	89,046
More than Two and within Three Years from Balance Sheet Date | Cross Currency Basis Swaps Member
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	599,694
More than Two and within Three Years from Balance Sheet Date | Swiss franc 592.5 million @ $1.12 pay CHF 3mo. LIBOR rec. USD 3mo. LIBOR
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	89,046
More than Two and within Three Years from Balance Sheet Date | Euros 618.0 Million 1.27 Pay EUR 3 Month EURIBOR Rec USD 3 Month LIBOR
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	0
More than Two and within Three Years from Balance Sheet Date | Euros 618.0 Million 1.27 Pay EUR 3 Month EURIBOR Rec USD 3 Month LIBOR | Cross Currency Basis Swaps Member
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amounts	$ 599,694