While many hailed the girls for their innocent effort towards bringing peace, a number of people also expressed their unhappiness and called it "shameful".
Film director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has also received death threats over the his latest film Padmavati.
France consumers have been warned of a foie gras shortage ahead of Christmas, which means prices will rocket. The French are only just coming out of a butter crisis.
The vanity plates in the United Arab Emirates were put under the hammer as part of celebrations of the Abu Dhabi Police Force's 60th anniversary.
Instagram star Ehi Ogbebor and oil firm employee Kenneth Oboku tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Benin City, Nigeria, on 18 November.
Conspiracy theorists have dragged up an image from 1972, claiming it proves that the moon landings took place in a studio
The German driver, now 76, lost his vehicle when he left it in the car park of an industrial building two decades ago.
Doncaster council receives plaudits for showing the internet Wto ask the public to name something.
An incident in Almaty, Kazakhstan saw a driver hit a pedestrian, get out to help and tragically get mowed down by a third person.
A Navy spokesperson has condemned the actions of a pilot who drew male genitalia using jet contrails above a Washington town.
A man accidentally shot himself and his wife as they discussed the church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas with members of their own church in Tellico Plains, Tennessee.
Gary the Goat gained widespread internet fame for his antics with his comedian buddy Jim Dezarnaulds, aka Jimbo Baboozi.
New survey reveals some of the most unusual places Brits take a peek at their office emails.
Dr John Warner suffered the heart attack during the American Heart Association's flagship conference, where he had spoken about the impact of heart disease on his own family.
A London chef served schoolgirls some bug burgers and dishes made with crickets to teach them about the nutritional values of insects and food sustainability.
Tsukuba Express in Japan apologised after a train departed its station roughly 20 seconds early on 14 November, causing "severe inconvenience" to commuters.
"Someone licked their hand at some point and tasted that flavour," said Matthew Barrett who made the discovery along with his colleagues.
A peacock at Calgary Zoo in Canada died after being eaten by a lion. It flew away when zookeepers were transferring the peacocks to their cold-weather enclosure.
Bemused internet users have pointed out the unusual assortment of ingredients that Swedes use as pizza toppings.
British bakery powerhouse Greggs has apologised for replacing the Son of God with a bargain pork pastry in a Christmas promotional image.
Industry study reveals the things you should never do in a work email.
A Florida man faces eviction from his condo over his emotional support squirrel, which he has named Brutis.
Alyssa Scott died after suffering a gunshot wound while on a youth hunting trip in Alabama. Jefferson County authorities said it was thought to have been an accident.
Suyash Dixit, from India, travelled to the unclaimed area of Bir Tawil and planted seeds and his newly-made flag.He has christened the area the Kingdom of Dixit.
The King of Donair in Nova Scotia is live-streaming its elephant leg - and it's not the only unusual webcam online
Ellie Miguel posted a photo on Twitter showing the emotional scene which took place when her grandfather's dog was smuggled into hospital before he died of cancer.
A staff member at a Pret A Manger branch in London was spotted wearing a badge which said "I am new, kiss me" causing fury on Twitter.
Buster was in rescue care with the Scottish SCPA for two years and needed a tail amputation after repeated injuries from wagging it too hard. He has now been happily rehomed.
Australians voted to name the last vessel in Sydney's ferry fleet Boaty McBoatface - but the name was changed slightly to avoid a "double up" in monikers.
The 'infotainment' museum in Indonesia has come under fire for a waxwork of Adolf Hitler striking a heroic pose.