Norway-based telecommunications operator Telenor ASA Wednesday said it has started action in Bermuda to defend itself against allegations it violated VimpelCom Ltd.'s bye-laws in a share transaction in February.

Last week, VimpelCom shareholder Altimo alleged Telenor had violated VimpelCom's bye-laws by not launching a mandatory tender offer for VimpelCom in conjunction

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