Middle East

Egyptian security forces shot dead 12 people, including eight Mexican tourists, Sunday in Egypt's Western Desert. Authorities say security forces mistook the victims for Islamist militants.

Russia has been sending artillery, tanks and troop housing to an air base in Syria. Pentagon officials say while no Russian military aircraft have been tracked yet, it appears the Russians are establishing a forward operating base of some kind but its ultimate purpose remains unclear.

The U.N. refugee agency has received less than half the $4.5 billion needed to help Syrians who have fled to neighboring countries. As conditions worsen, many are opting to risk the journey to Europe.

European interior ministers meet in Brussels Monday to discuss the migrant crisis as Germany imposes "temporary" border controls.

The prospect of tighter border controls in Germany, Hungary and elsewhere in Europe hasn't curbed the flow of migrants seeking passage from the Middle East, mainly via Turkey and Greece.