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DEBT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

DEBT

Carrying amounts and fair value of long-term debt

		June 30, 2011						December 31, 2010
(US$ in millions)		Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion		$	4,118		$	4,409		$	3,163		$	3,407

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