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US diplomat apologizes after Indonesia general denied entryABC NewsA U.S. diplomat apologized to Indonesia's government Monday after the top Indonesian general was prevented from traveling to Washington, but a Jakarta official said the country expected a complete explanation.Erin McKee, deputy U.S. ambassador to Indonesia, did not explain why Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo was prevented from boarding a flight to the U.S. but said the matter had been resolved.In Washington, Department of Homeland Security spokesman Dave Lapan said Gatot was unable to board his flight due to delays arising from "U.S. security protocols." The issue with his boarding approval was quickly resolved by U.S. authorities and he was rebooked on another flight but chose not to travel.Read more at: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/us-diplomat-apologizes-indonesia-general-denied-entry-50651783