The Islamic State group is on the verge of defeat in its former Iraqi stronghold of Mosul. <br/><br/>A coalition general has said that the militants will be fully ousted by next week. Canadian Brigadier General Dave Anderson, who oversees the training of local forces for the US-led coalition, said Iraqi security forces have pushed IS into a final, small pocket of Mosul's Old City by the Tigris River. <br/><br/>When asked how many IS fighters were left in Mosul, the general said he did not know but added he had no doubt there would be none left by next week.<br/><br/>Anderson said the coalition has begun delivering aid to help Iraqi police increase their presence in Mosul and hold the city after it is liberated.