North Korea's killers in heels patrol the border: World leaders warn madman dictator he will face new sanctions unless he backs down

A file of female North Korean soldiers (centre) were seen patrolling the banks of the Yalu River, near the Chinese border, as the world remained on high alert for a missile launch. Meanwhile, U.S. fighter jets (left) took part in training exercises over South Korea and soldiers checked over their tanks and equipment (right) at a base near Seoul amid fears the escalating tensions could trigger a nuclear war. In London, British Foreign Secretary William Hague is hosting counterparts from the G8 nations to try to thrash out a solution to the crisis.