 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 Villadesma. The South African city of Cape Town and surrounding areas have been hit by more storms, ripping roofs off houses, causing widespread flooding. Storms forcing at least 4,500 people from their homes. News and analysis.