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DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

DEBT

Carrying amounts and fair value of long-term debt

		September 30, 2011						December 31, 2010
		Carrying						Carrying
(US$ in millions)		Value			Fair Value			Value			Fair Value
Long-term debt, including current portion		$	3,610		$	3,906		$	3,163		$	3,407

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