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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Segments Adjusted EBITDA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017
Revenue |  |  |  |
Total Segments Adjusted EBITDA | $ 857 | $ 931 | $ 1,711 | $ 1,792
Depreciation | (328) | (386) | (674) | (776)
Amortization | (130) | (146) | (256) | (268)
Impairment (loss) / reversal | (7) | (8) | (10) | (5)
Gain / (loss) on disposal of non-current assets | (20) | (2) | (37) | (9)
Gain / (loss) on sale of subsidiaries | 20 |  | 20 |
Finance costs | (206) | (232) | (423) | (447)
Finance income | 12 | 24 | 31 | 46
Other non-operating losses, net | (16) | (116) | (25) | (152)
Share of loss of joint ventures and associates |  | (10) |  | (22)
Impairment of joint ventures and associates |  | (110) |  | (110)
Net foreign exchange gain | (11) | (53) | 1 | 62
Profit /(loss) before tax | $ 171 | $ (108) | $ 338 | $ 111

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