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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2012 | May 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | $ (177,893) | $ 6,073 | $ (107,791)
Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income, net of tax (benefit) of 0, 844, and 2,791 in 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively | (1,953) | 1,043 | (5,676)
Other comprehensive income | 40,063 | (235,574) | 127,656
Deferred taxes | (19,470) | 50,565 | (8,116)
Ending Balance | (159,253) | (177,893) | 6,073
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | (8,517) | 81,346 | (16,462)
Other comprehensive income | (15,911) | (89,863) | 97,808
Ending Balance | (24,428) | (8,517) | 81,346
Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Liability Adjustments, Net of Tax |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | (174,174) | (96,705) | (103,265)
Other comprehensive income | 48,100 | (119,189) | 10,163
Deferred taxes | (17,481) | 41,720 | (3,603)
Ending Balance | (143,555) | (174,174) | (96,705)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Derivatives, Net of Tax |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | 1,200 | 5,267 | 1,059
Other comprehensive income | 14 | (5,512) | 6,131
Deferred taxes | (18) | 1,445 | (1,923)
Ending Balance | 1,196 | 1,200 | 5,267
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Securities, Net of Tax |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Beginning Balance | 3,598 | 16,165 | 10,877
Reclassification adjustments for gains included in net income, net of tax (benefit) of 0, 844, and 2,791 in 2013, 2012, and 2011 respectively | (1,953) | 1,043 | (5,676)
Other comprehensive income | 7,860 | (21,010) | 13,554
Deferred taxes | (1,971) | 7,400 | (2,590)
Ending Balance | $ 7,534 | $ 3,598 | $ 16,165

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