Backdropped by Kobani, in Syria, a Turkish forces armoured vehicle is stationed along the border road in Mursitpinar, on the outskirts of Suruc, on the Turkey-Syria border, where fighting between Syrian Kurds and the militants of Islamic State group continued, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. Kobani, also known as Ayn Arab, and its surrounding areas, has been under assault by extremists of the Islamic State group since mid-September and is being defended by Kurdish fighters. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis), APTOPIX