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Impairments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Impairments [Abstract]

Impairment Charges by Segment Before Tax

Note 9—Impairments
During the three- and six-month periods of 2013 and 2012, we recognized before-tax impairment charges within the following segments:
		Millions of Dollars
		Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
		June 30					June 30
			2013		2012		2013		2012
Canada		$	-		-		-		213
Europe			28		78		28		79
Asia Pacific and Middle East			-		4		2		4
		$	28		82		30		296

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