Associated Press via Al Jazeera:  The European Union (EU) warned on Monday of a looming humanitarian “catastrophe” with tens of thousands of refugees and migrants traveling through the Balkans to northern Europe as winter closes in. More than 770,000 people have arrived in the EU by sea so far this year, overwhelming border authorities and reception facilities. Many have made the arduous land journey on foot through the Balkans in search of sanctuary or work in countries like Germany or Sweden. Most come from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and other war-torn countries. Click here to read more (external link).