lieutenant general john whistler says it would be difficult to move aircraft and troops temporarily from futenma to bases elsewhere in japan. he says they aren't equipped to take the same aircraft. the leaders of japan and the u.s. have agreed to move the base from densely populated urban area to a coastal district within the prefecture. okinawa's governor last year approved the landfill project for replacement facility. some residents are opposed to that plan. they want the base moved out of okinawa. >>> the president of venezuela has sat down with opposition leaders to try and find a way to stem the country's worst political violence in years. talks between nicolas maduro and the opposition were the first since the unrest broke out in february. as many as 40 people have been killed in clashes between anti-government demonstrators, and security forces. nhk world's yuji osawa has more. >> reporter: the road here was long and complicated. but it was worth it. we're going to listen patiently and with respect and tolerance to the compatriots of the opposition. >> reporter: the mediated talk