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Embassy of the United States The Hague, Netherlands - HomeEmbassy of the United States Department of State Home About Us About the Mission Chargé d Affaires Contact Global Issues Section Political/Econ. Sections Legal Section Foreign Agricultural Service Commercial Service Public Affairs Section Office of Defense Cooperation Events Citizen Services Visas U.S. Policy Issues in Focus Regional Issues Electronic Journals Topics of Interest U.S. Information Intro to the U.S. American Studies Media Resources Studying in the U.S. Traveling in the U.S. Teachers Resources U.S. - Dutch Relations Locations Amsterdam UPDATED: 27 Mar 2008 GMT U.S. Sends $200 Million to Feed the Hungry President Bush is sending an estimated $200 million in additional emergency food aid to "address the impact of rising commodity prices on U.S. emergency food aid programs, and be used to meet unanticipated food aid needs in Africa and elsewhere," the White House says. (© AP Images) Enthusiastic Welcome for Pope as U.S. Visit Begins President Bush welcomes Pope Benedict XVI to the United States in a ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base April 15. On April 16, the president hosted the pontiff at the White House in one of the largest arrival ceremonies ever held at the presidential residence. (© AP Images) President Bush Discusses Climate Change President George W. Bush speaks on climate change during remarks from the Rose Garden Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Noah Robinowitz Previous Pause Next 1 / 3Regional NewsUkraine to Join WTO Ukraine s parliament has ratified the protocols to become a member of the World Trade Organization...... Kurt Volker on NATO s Future Acting Assistant Secretary Volker s remarks on the future of the transatlantic alliance.... Rising Global Food Prices Likely to Continue Sharply rising costs for food staples and fuel are leading to deadly clashes in impoverished countries..... Webcas...