The image that Indonesia projected was not one of a modern, forward-looking nation, but rather, that of a backward state still blinded by anti-Israel prejudice.
Indonesia's football federation said it had canceled the draw after the governor of the island of Bali refused to host Israel's team.
The 24-team soccer tournament is scheduled to be held from May 20-June 11 across six cities and Israel was set to make its debut in the competition.
The World Food Program said it would reduce the value of its food assistance to $10 per person from $12 starting next month.
The pilot had been identified as Captain Philip Merthens and it is unclear if the five passengers had also been abducted by Papuan separatists.
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