The Takeaway: October 30, 2019

Highlights: ‘Kick queen’ brings spotlight to women in Lebanon protests; Putin keeps Erdogan on road to Damascus; GCC official says attack on Saudi Arabia “like our Pearl Harbor”; Kim Kardashian — Armenia’s secret weapon … and more!
Women gesture and chant slogans during a protest over deteriorating economic situation, in Beirut, Lebanon October 18, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir - RC1F1358A730
Lebanese women gesture and chant slogans during a protest over deteriorating economic situation in Beirut, Oct. 18, 2019 - Reuters/Mohamed Azakir
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