Half a dozen ominous new North Korean missiles showcased at a lavish military parade were clumsy fakes, according to analysts.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il reviewed a massive military parade in central Pyongyang today as the communist state marked the 60th anniversary of its ruling party with vows to “mercilessly crush” American imperialists if they attack.

An arsenal crammed with four tons of bullets and explosives has exploded at a Thai air force base near Bangkok's international airport.