 unreasonable and has sinister motives. Adding, the bloc's so-called security comes at the cost of security of other countries. China has backed Russia's contention that NATO's expansion poses a threat to Russia. I'm Charles de la Desma. The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas have been hit by more storms, ripping roofs off houses and causing widespread flooding, storms forcing at least 4,500 people out of their homes. News and analysis, townhall.com.