I am afraid that assured destruction may not dissuade radical Islamic militants from using a nuclear weapon or device.

While neither Sacco nor Vanzetti had a criminal record, the authorities knew them as radical militants and adherents of Luigi Galleani.

It refers to the appropriation of symbols, objects, and aesthetics related to radical militants, usually in the context of pop culture or fashion.

More likely, he said, is that "the more radical militants will use this to berate the more moderate" and "the notion of accommodating Western audiences will diminish."

With the death or imprisonment of most FIS leaders, new, more radical militants have emerged to confront the regime.

"In spite of this landmark decision, radical militants continue to maliciously assault this respectable and ethical organization," Mr. Helms said.

Without the radical militants of the 1970's, there would have been no feminist movement.

Worse, the international effort would risk being perceived by the Palestinian people as a civilian counterpart to Israel's military occupation and therefore a target of radical militants.

Conservative religious leaders and the more radical militants have claimed the right to screen candidates for the council before their appointment by the King.

The mass media also has used the term militant groups or radical militants for terrorist organizations.