The Trump administration has withdrawn all assistance from northwest Syria, CBS News reported on Friday, a move it said demonstrated that the United States intends to leave Syria quickly once Daesh is fully defeated. US Military helicopters carry troops to the Middle East, on October 19, 2016. [File photo] Webdesk -Islamabad- Citing unnamed administration officials, CBS said tens of millions of dollars will be cut from previous US-backed efforts including projects for “countering violent extremism, supporting independent society and independent media, strengthening education, and advocating for community policing.” The decision was made over the last few weeks after President Donald Trump asked for a review of all US assistance to Syria, CBS said. “The US assistance in the northwestern region is viewed as not having a great impact on Syria in the long-term,” CBS said. The White House and the State Department did not immediately respond to Reuters requests...