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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] |  |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets | $ 5 | $ (12) | $ (56)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets | 44 | 45 | 102
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Liabilities | 22 | (88) | (26)
Increase Decrease In Other Noncurrent Liabilities And Equity | (11) | 16 | (191)
Other items, net | 60 | (39) | (171)
Interest Paid [Abstract] |  |  |
Interest Paid, Net | 265 | 184 | 186
Income Taxes Paid, Net [Abstract] |  |  |
Income Taxes Paid, Net | 124 | 152 | 224
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid | 10 | 19 | 28
Non Cash Loss From Equity Method Investments | $ (15) | $ (13) | $ (4)

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