Debt Table (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
May 25, 2014
Nov. 24, 2013
May 25, 2014
Unsecured: [Member]
Nov. 24, 2013
Unsecured: [Member]
May 25, 2014
4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]
Bonds [Member]
Nov. 24, 2013
4.25% Yen-denominated Eurobonds, due 2016 [Member]
Bonds [Member]
May 25, 2014
7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]
Senior notes [Member]
Nov. 24, 2013
7.75% Euro senior notes due 2018 [Member]
Senior notes [Member]
May 25, 2014
7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior notes [Member]
Nov. 24, 2013
7.625% senior notes due 2020 [Member]
Senior notes [Member]
May 25, 2014
6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]
Senior notes [Member]
Nov. 24, 2013
6.875% senior notes due 2022 [Member]
Senior notes [Member]
May 25, 2014
Senior revolving credit facility [Member]
Nov. 25, 2012
Senior revolving credit facility [Member]
May 25, 2014
Short-term borrowings [Member]
Nov. 24, 2013
Short-term borrowings [Member]
Schedule of Long-term and Short-term Debt Instruments [Line Items]                                
Long-term debt $ 1,303,412 $ 1,504,016 $ 1,303,412 $ 1,504,016 $ 39,320 $ 39,545 $ 204,825 $ 404,430 $ 525,000 $ 525,000 $ 534,267 $ 535,041        
Short-term debt 137,927 41,861                     100,000 0 37,927 41,861
Long-term and short-term debt $ 1,441,339 $ 1,545,877                            
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage         4.25%   7.75%   7.625%   6.875%