World -- February 2, 2006

• Alito sworn in as U.S. Supreme Court justice
• Ahmedinejad says Iran determined to develop nuclear energy
• Bush says U.S. will defend Israel against Iran
• Bush says Palestinian state impossible unless Hamas recognizes Israel
• Clashes erupt as Israel starts demolishing outpost in W. Bank

• EU lays fresh pressure on Serbia over indicted war crime suspects
• Egypt to urge Hamas to recognize Israel: official
• Hamas delegation embarks on support-seeking trip
• Iran to deliver destructive response to attack: DM
• Israel's acting PM harshly criticizes violent settlers' protests in Amona

• Iran reiterates end of cooperation if referred to U.N.
• India committed to improving ties with Pakistan: Indian PM
• PNA to press world to provide continued aid: Dahlan
• Roundup: Iran says determined to defend nuclear right
• Switzerland grants U.S. permission for overflights

• Two German hostages in Iraq again appear on videotape: al-Jazeera
• White House says U.S., Russia share concern over Iran's nuclear program
• WHO expert calls for coordinated action against avian influenza
• Writethru: Saddam absent from trial