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Commitment and Contingencies (Nigeria Marketing Agent Litigation) - Additional Information (Detail) (Federal Government of Nigeria, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 01, 2013
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Federal Government of Nigeria |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |
Due to affiliates | $ 19

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