Violence in Iraq is at its worst level since 2008, figures showed Friday, as Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was to appeal for President Barack Obama’s help to combat a spike in militancy. Figures released by the ministries of health, interior and defense showed that violence last month left 964 people dead (855 civilians, sixty-five … Continue reading Top News: Figures Show Surge in Iraq Bloodshed Ahead of Maliki-Obama Talks