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UK refers Facebook acquisition of Giphy for in-depth probe

Britain on Thursday referred Facebook Inc's acquisition of GIF internet website online Giphy for an in-depth probe after Facebook suggested the country's competition watchdog it could no longer be offering any concessions to deal with antitrust issues.
Britain on Thursday referred Facebook Inc's acquisition of GIF website Giphy for an in-depth probe after Facebook told the country's competition watchdog it would not be offering any concessions to address antitrust concerns.

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