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The governments of Britain and Mauritius reached a deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but a British judge temporarily blocked the signing. The U.K. will retain control of Diego Garcia, a key U.S. military base. The deal faced delays due to U.S. approval and a change in Mauritius' government. The Chagos Islands have been under British control since 1814 and are home to a U.S. military base. The U.K.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff