Islamic State in 'fight to the death' in Mosul

Islamic State militants are in a "fight to the death" as Iraqi forces close in on their last foothold in the northern city of Mosul, a commander has said.

General Abdel Ghani al-Asadi, the head of Iraq's special forces, said Iraqi military are just 250 metres from the Tigris river after retaking the city's main hospital compound the day before.