Oil production in Iraq has hit its highest level since former leader Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003. Production has risen to 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) from a steady 2 million bpd during the US-led invasion, Iraq’s new oil minister said. Hussain al-Shahristani added that production was expected to rise to 2.7 million bpd by the end of the year. Full Story