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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary was facing mounting opposition on Monday, with the country's ceremonial president urging for an immediate halt to the changes.

Mass protests against the controversial judicial reform have been held in Israel for 12 straight weeks.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary was facing mounting opposition on Monday, with the country's ceremonial president urging for an immediate halt to the changes.

Israel's prime minister has said his controversial plans for the judiciary have been paused.

Israel has seen fierce protests over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus plans for a major revamp of the legal system. Critics of reforms warn they will weaken the supreme court and increase government influence over judicial appointments.

Looting and vandalism marred the mass protests called by the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leadership in Kisumu City.

Mr Odinga says demonstrators will converge at the city centre before marching to State House.

President says he will talk to any leader, but within the confines of Constitution.

The US invasion of Iraq was marked by mass protests around the world, with the biggest rallies of 15 and 16 February of 2003 being attended by six to ten million people worldwide.

The DP assured the business community that security officers will be in full control to ensure there is no destruction of property.