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Shareholders' Equity (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, presented net of tax |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, balance beginning of period | $ (521) | $ (496)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 196 | (51)
Reclassifications to net income | 63 | 43
Other comprehensive income (loss), net | 259 | (8)
Reclassification from redeemable noncontrolling interest |  | (17)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, balance end of period | (262) | (521)
Defined benefit pension plans |  |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, presented net of tax |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, balance beginning of period | (511) | (501)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 202 | (52)
Reclassifications to net income | 45 | 42
Other comprehensive income (loss), net | 247 | (10)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, balance end of period | (264) | (511)
Derivative instruments |  |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, presented net of tax |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, balance beginning of period | (10) | 7
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (6) | 1
Reclassifications to net income | 18 | (1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net | 12 |
Reclassification from redeemable noncontrolling interest |  | (17)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, balance end of period | 2 | (10)
Marketable securities |  |
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, presented net of tax |  |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, balance beginning of period |  | (2)
Reclassifications to net income |  | 2
Other comprehensive income (loss), net |  | $ 2

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