Meaning: ['ʌn]
n. an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security.
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151 UN planes have made air drops to 300 flood-hit villages.
152 UN member countries delivered a strong rebuke to both countries for persisting with nuclear testing programs.
153 The UN will have to work hard to stop history repeating itself.
154 NATO officials agreed to contribute troops and equipment to such an operation if the UN Security Council asked for it.
155 The next crisis sent a shudder of fear through the UN community.
156 The plan calls for a cease-fire and UN supervision of the country.
157 UN negotiators have worked out a set of compromise proposals.
158 The situation is dangerous, but the UN is urging caution.
159 The UN is to supervise the implementation of the peace treaty.
160 The UN Security Council has decreed that the election must be held by May.
161 The UN has undertaken to reinforce its military presence along the borders.
162 The remaining 30 percent of each army will be placed under UN control.
163 The UN General Secretary flew in in a last-ditch effort to save the talks.
164 UN observers were there to ensure the smooth transference of power.
165 He praised the excellent work of the UN weapons inspectors.
166 The UN is sending peacekeeping troops into the trouble spot.
167 The UN cannot interfere in the internal affairs of any country.
168 The UN inspectors work hand in glove with the Western intelligence agencies.
169 He favours bringing the UN into touch with 'modern realities'.
170 The United States and Israel clashed over demands for a UN investigation into the killings.
171 Both factions have broadly agreed that the UN plan is a possible basis for negotiation.
172 Their refusal to compromise will inevitably invite more criticism from the UN.
173 The UN called on all parties in the conflict to take a positive stance towards the new peace initiative.
174 The attack took place under the authority of the UN security council.
175 The UN has moved to the centre stage of world politics.
176 The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid.
177 A special UN commission was formed to demarcate the border.
178 UN officials said a formal request was passed to American authorities.
179 He replied that the UN had passed two major resolutions calling for a complete withdrawal.
180 The move is designed to help offset the shortfall in world oil supplies caused by the UN embargo.