The world in photos: Dec 29 - Jan 4

Updated: 2015-01-05 10:02

(chinadaily.com.cn)

The world in photos: Dec 29 - Jan 4

A woman fighter prepares to support the advancing ground troops in the battle for Kobane against the Islamic State in Kobane, Syria, Dec 30, 2014. The Kurdish Forces are fully gender integrated. The female fighters show great humility and effectiveness in the fight for the survival of their country. [Photo/IC]