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Income Taxes (Details 7) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May. 31, 2015 | May. 31, 2014
Income Tax Uncertainties [Abstract] |  |
Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | $ 31 | $ 33
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Accrued Income Tax Penalties And Interest | 19 | 19
Permanently Reinvested Earnings Of Foreign Subsidiaries [Abstract] |  |
Permanently Reinvested Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries | 1,900 | 1,600
Permanent Reinvestment Strategy Benefit To Effective Tax Rate | $ 48 |
Percent Income Earned in US Companies | 75.00% |
Cash in Offshore Jurisdictions Associated With Permanent Reinvestment Strategy | $ 478 | $ 471
Foreign Country [Member] |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | 968 |
State And Local Jurisdiction [Member] |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] |  |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 589 |

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