The Global Press Style Guide
This is a deviation from AP Style.
Use the full name of a United Nations agency on first reference, followed by context or description about the agency as needed. Use the abbreviation or a description on subsequent references.
Precise descriptions avoid assumptions about a reader’s knowledge of a topic and promote reader clarity.
This is a deviation from AP Style.
Use U.S. as an abbreviation for United States, with periods, in headlines and on second reference.
Consistent references ensure reader clarity.