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Impairment Testing (Narratives) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]
As result of the loss of control of Allana-Afar the company deducted of	$ 55
After-tax discount rate used in calculation of the recoverable amount of the operating segments (real)	6.00%
After-tax discount rate used in calculation of the recoverable amount of the operating segments (nominal)	8.00%
Long-term growth rate	0% - 2%

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The decrease in intangible assets and goodwill resulting from the loss of control of a subsidiary. [Refer: Intangible assets and goodwill]

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