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Short-Term Investments and Deposits (Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Deposits in banks and financial institutions | $ 90 | $ 18
Other | 0 | 11
Short-term investments and deposits | $ 90 | $ 29

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