There are conflicting reports on whether negotiators in Honduras have agreed on a deal aimed at ending the standoff over the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya in a June coup.

On Wednesday, a negotiator for Mr. Zelaya, Victor Meza, said the two sides have agreed on a point related to the deposed president's return to power.  Meza provided no details.

But hours later, negotiators for interim President Roberto Micheletti denied that a deal had been reached, saying talks will resume Thursday.

Mr. Zelaya was ousted in the military-backed coup on June 28 and sent into exile.  Opponents say he was trying to illegally change the constitution to extend his term in office.  He secretly returned to Honduras September 21 and is holed up at the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa.

The international community has refused to recognize the interim government.

Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.