At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.

The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.

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The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.