it is malcolm turnbull's overseas visit as prime minister. many are seeing this as a charm offensive after recent tensions. now from jakarta. a lot of work to do. >> reporter: indonesia/australia, love/hate relationship has a lot of work to do, but you have to say that it is now in a warmer place. since today both leaders were at lengths to show that everything has been forgotten and everything, of course, is the executions that happened to two australian drug traffickers earlier this year. none of that was discussed during the meeting here. both leaders were central-- strolling through the gardens, very relaxed about issues at stake which are mainly the economy and trade and that's why indonesia was so pleased to commence this relationship with australia because they want australians in time to come, and turnbull is bringing the largest trade to asia. more than 300 business people are visiting this week >>> on the issue of immigration is there any sign of turnbull easing australia's tough immigration laws? >> reporter: interestingly, that to

malcolm turnbull goes to jakarta. creating a buzz, how one of the world's smallest and isolated countries could save the global bee population. the e.u. has signed off on an agreement that creates a 2.2 billion dollar emergency trust fund for africa to help tackle the refugee crisis. they have been meeting in malta. what is this money exactly supposed to buy for the europeans? >> reporter: well, it's a sweetener, to be honest. that's not my opinion. that's what a senior european official described it to me last neat night as being. it is basically trying to get over the migration crisis is to appeal to african countries and say, look, if we give you this as an additional amount of money for economic development, then in return we expect you, they say this is legally binding, to help remove african economic migrants from the continent and help repat tree eight them into africa. they're wanting to send money back home and more managed migration, but this trust fund was always going to be the center piece from the europe

he also met with his australian counterpart, malcolm turnbull.know the two men have terrific relationship. they have spent a great number of hours together talking about, working together in the war on terror of the president, quite frankly, david, was effusive in his praise for the australians and their corporation in -- cooperation in the war on terror. we also heard secretary of state john kerry made his way to france. that was a bit of a surprise visit. but he did so as the white house announced that the french president hollande will come to washington next week to discuss ongoing cooperation in the battle on war on terror, in particular after vicious attacks on city of lights, paris. you also know that the president yesterday in his news conference comments in turkey was quite defiant quite frankly in his defense of his strategy in the war on terror. the president said i believe the strategy we have will not only work, it will work. it will simply take more time. there have been plenty of critics out there, among them, david, arizona senato

malcolm turnbull is there on a first overseas visit. relations were strained when two australian nationals were executed for drugs trafficking. >> india's prime minister began a first official visit to britain, he would hold talks with his counterpart before making a speech at parliament. kament ron described a visit as an historic opportunity. we have more from new delhi on what can be expected from the vis visit. >> reporter: decades of aid flowing from the u.k. to india will stop. the reasoning is given india's economic growth and advancement. for example, setting satellites. aid from the u.k. was a peanut, and not needed they said. in fact, prime minister narendra modi's u.k. visit include signing trade deals with britain, hoping to cash in on india's growth. many are fairly comfortable and confident that they will be able to fill the funding shortfall. some worry the new money may be politicized and go to different sectors. the u.k. says while aid may end, it will give expertise in areas such as poverty reduction and energy now, my

it is malcolm turnbull's first overseas visit as p.m. many has seen this as a charm offensive after recent tensions. plenty more sometime coming up on the program. seeking british investment in the wormed's fastest growing economy. india's p.m. is about to arrive in u.k. to tree and woo business leaders. plus afghanistan's ghost schools while classrooms are empty, teachers have been collecting their salaries. >> "inside story" takes you beyond the headlines, beyond the quick cuts, beyond the soundbites. we're giving you a deeper dive into the stories that are making our world what it is. >>> welcome back. the top stories here. kurdish peshmerga have laumplygd a ground offensive to retake the western town of sinjar f from i.s.i.l. the supply line have been c has been cut off. european and african leaders are hold willing talks on the refugee crisis on malta. the ue is trying to reach an agreement to flow the stem of people to the copped nent. australia p.m. is in indonesia in an effort to reset relations. . it is the worst drought to hit

led by aung san suu kyi was heading for a very big win >>> australia's malcolm turnbull is in indonesia. it's in relation to men's strained relations with the country. disagreements have been over surveillance, immigration and the migration of two civilian australians. how important is this trip given the recent difficulties in the relationship between both countries? >> reporter: it's quiet in australia. not only ask p.m. turnbull visiting here, less than two months into his office, but also he is bringing the largest allegation ever to jakarta, 250 business people are coming this week and these offences is very much needed and very welcome because ties between australia and indonesia were attise lowest point earlier this year. the ambassador from australia was recalled after two australian drug traffickers were executed and australia were angry about the execution, but indonesia was angry and upset especially about the tone of former prime minister tony abbo abbott, and he said that indonesia owes australia. this didn't go down very well here. with this new prime minister, mr turnbull

. >>> australia's prime minister malcolm turnbull has scrapped the national honor system of nites andturnbull says the honors aren't compatible from modern australia. >> it is a long way from being the most important issue in australia today. but it is a change as you know that removing nites and dames from the australian honor system has been a decision that the cabinet has taken. her majesty has agreed to amend the rules of the order of australia and this reflects not earn australia, nites an knightd cames are titles that are really out of date. they are not appropriate in 2015 in australia. >>> nigeria is trying to launch a new national identity database for the fourth time three previous attempts failed. the government says it will help improve national planning, access to public services and security. this report says many critics say it's just a waste of money. >> reporter: nigerians are filling out application forms to have their names included in a new national identity database. they also get an identity card. it's an attempt tempt by the government to collect data for planni

. >>> the australian prime minister malcolm turnbull has scrapped the national honor system of knightsformer prime minister tony abbott was a staunch monarchist and reintroduced the roles in 2014 but mr. turnbull says the honors are out dated. >> it is a long way from being the most important issue in australia today the but it is a change as you know removing knights and cames from the australian honor system was a decision the cabinet has taken her majesty has agreed amend the rules of the order of australia. and the -- this he nexts modern all actual knights and cames are title that go really anachronistic, out of date and not appropriate in 2015 in australia. >>> nignigeria is trying to lane new national identity data bates for the 40 time. three previous attempts failed. the government says the change will help it improve services but as our correspondent reports, critics say it's a waste of money. >> reporter: nigerians are filling out application forms to have their names included in a new national identity database. they also get an identity card. it's an attempt by the governm

just a short while ago he met with malcolm turnbull. both men vowed to, quote, work shoulder to shoulder. they said they will ramp up pressure against the militants. >>> 5:09. it's a santa controversy that has a new jersey mall backtracking. >>> plus, a mcdonald's menu change that will let you mix and match. >> all right. match it up. >> that's right. >> plus your weather and traffic on the 4s. mcflurry. >>> it's 5:12. four things to know this morning, breaking news out of russia. the kremlin says traces of explosives are found in the wreckage of the russian plane that went down in egypt. 224 people died. >>> isis released a video threatening an attack on washington, d.c. over seas french police made 23 arrests, seized 31 firearms in a nationwide sweep on suspected islamist militants. >>> despite that new isis threat, president obama has said a new u.s. strategy against a terror group will not change. right now president obama is in manila in the philippines. he is taking part in the apec meeting. >>> the star's perched high above the c

. >> reporter: australian prime minister malcolm turnbull said he could not have arrived for a bathroomer welcome. he -- warmer welcome. he and joko widodo made it clear they want a new start. the killing of two drug traffickers and the pushing back boats was avoided. trade was a number one issue on the agenda. indonesia is happy to receive an investor, and also. we hope the minister can encourages this investment. the relationship between the two countries reached a low pointed under the former prime minister tony abbott before the executions took place in indonesia, comments na indonesia -- that indonesia owed australia after helping victims of the 2004 tsunami angered many indonesians. officials are optimistic that turnbull's tone will be different. >> without understanding, our relationship cannot flourish. that's what we hope. i see potential. >> relationship between indonesia and australia, at its lowest recently, is now improving. it's clear the two countries need each other. not only for business, but also for regional stability. >> during a visit to indonesia's largest market tur

malcolm turnbull is there on the first overseas visit as prime minister. relations were strained when indonesia executed two australian nationals for drug trafficic. >> reporter: the relationship between indonesia and australia seems to be warming up. both leaders in the palace in jakarta went to lengths to show that everything has been forgotten - and everything is the execution of two australian drug carriers. after which the australian ambassador was recalled. things are different. economy and trade are high on the agenda. indonesia wants to mend ties, it pants the australian investor, in the breeding industry and to help with infrastructure programs that the indonesian government is working on. so the executions were not discussed, and another important issue was not on the agenda - asylum seekers. asylum seekers that have been stuck here in indonesia, for many years on the way to australia. indonesia was upset with a policy to bring back the votes, and faced people smugglers to bring them back to indonesia. that has not been discussed. importantly tod

the president also had a very busy morning meeting with his australian counterpart malcolm turnbull theblunt he was effusive in his praise for the cooperation in the war on terror. no surprise there. and speaking of the war on terror, as you pointed out, secretary of state john kerry has also been talking a great deal about that. he made a surprise visit to france to again offer american assistance, and our thoughts and our prayers and our wishes for the french people. obviously the president, as you heard him say fairly defiantly in that news conference yesterday in turkey, he is convinced his strategy will work. it will simply take time. that will likely be one of the questions he gets today when he faces the press. but for now, back to you in new york. >> we've got plenty of time. thanks, kevin corke, appreciate it. he's got 18 months left. is that going to be enough time? >> i have a feeling he's just watching a clock on a wall. laura ingraham is watching the clock on the wall. she joins us live. laura, it turns out on halloween, that russian jetliner was brought down by a homemade