News briefs:October 17, 2007 Posted on August 26, 2020August 27, 2020 by Wikinews Brief October 17, 2007 Audio Wikinews – Problems listening to the file? See media help. The time is 4:45 UTC and this an Audio Wikinews Brief for Wednesday, October 17, 2007. Contents 1 Oil prices at new high on fears of Turkish attack in Iraq 2 China ‘furious’ at U.S. over Dalai Lama award 3 Nevada man’s execution halted at 11th hour 4 Putin promises to complete Iran’s nuclear reactor 5 Australia Votes 2007: Liberals promise personal income tax cuts 6 Studies: raw fish risky [edit]