U.S.mediators face huge gaps as they try to broker a return to talks, with neither side showing signs of a willingness to compromise.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

After several greetings and handshakes, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez described Mr.Obama as "an intelligent man" and said he wants to return an ambassador to Washington after a seven-month absence.

VOA: standard.2009.04.19