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DEBT (Other Textual) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] |  |  |
2013 | $ 18,679 |  |
2014 | 408 |  |
2015 | 309 |  |
2016 | 133 |  |
2017 | 134 |  |
Thereafter | 612 |  |
Total interest paid | 4,423 | 6,979 | 7,446
Short-term borrowings included in amounts due banks | $ 18,220 | $ 19,922 |
Weighted average interest rates of borrowings of foreign subsidiaries (as a percent) | 11.30% | 11.60% |

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