But there are no radical mosques or radical clerics in southern Thailand.

Some may be Shiites under the influence of radical clerics.

The radical clerics, on the other hand, stated that the rapid trials and executions were essential to protect the revolution.

He also defended his alliance with a radical Shiite cleric who he said must be accepted into mainstream politics.

Unable to afford the graft, he falls under the influence of a radical Islamist cleric.

But the radical clerics see the isolation and domestic unrest as the result of Western hostility.

They tried to seize an Islamic militant cell with links to radical clerics last Tuesday.

These bombings are probably our notice that the radical clerics, who call for blood and holy war, are again on the loose.

Later, in London, he funneled messages between those men and radical Islamic clerics.

Mr. Bush said he wanted to ensure "that a nontransparent government run by radical clerics doesn't get their hands on weapons of mass destruction."