BT and MCI announce 20.8 billion merger creating Concert
British Telecom and MCI disclose a planned 20.8 billion merger to form Concert, a global communications powerhouse with 42 billion in annual revenue and 43 million customers in 72 countries. AT&T warns the deal could hurt competition and reduce customer choice while Concert pledges lower rates and growth through local and global expansion.
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Israel tightens security amid warnings of militant attack
Israeli police raise alerts after reports militants entered Israel from Palestinian areas. The U S Embassy urges Americans to avoid bus stops and be cautious while roadblocks and checks intensify. Iran backed Islamic Jihad feared to strike on the first anniversary of Fathi Shakaki’s Malta killing. Jibril Rajoub says Palestinian police detained key activists to head off the attack.
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