41.   But Pakistani authorities said Pearl was most likely being held by a known radical Muslim faction linked to the al-Qaida terrorist organization.

42.   But massacres, which have grown increasingly common, are usually blamed on the Armed Islamic Group, the most radical faction among Muslim insurgents.

43.   But the Lebanese government has opposed attempts by radical Palestinian factions to launch guerrilla attacks into Israel from Lebanese territory for fear of Israeli retaliation.

44.   But the Syrian-backed Shiite Amal militia and some radical Palestinian factions also have guerrillas in the area.

45.   Despite the decision, a radical Palestinian faction based here said it still distrusted Israeli intentions.

46.   Earlier on Friday, Khatami discussed Palestinian rights of self-determination with radical Palestinian factions.

47.   Earlier on Friday, Khatami discussed Palestinian rights of self-determination with Syria-based officials from radical Palestinian factions.

48.   Eight other journalists were detained in Gaza City after covering a rally of a radical PLO faction, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

49.   During a meeting with senior Palestinian officials from radical factions, Khatami said time was on the side of the Palestinian nation and its resistance movement.

50.   Egyptian border officials will not let them pass through Egypt for security reasons, suggesting that some are members of radical Palestinian factions.