Flood-stricken Venice hit by fresh high tide, leaving most of city under water
(WorldNews Europe)

Venice has been hit by another high tide, leaving nearly 70 per cent of the city flooded, according to city authorities. Venice still remained covered by water on Sunday. St Mark´s square was closed off to pedestrians and water levels rose in Venice´s old town, according to the Il Gazzettino newspaper. Stores and museums were mostly closed in the hardest-hit area around the famous square, but tourists donned high rubber boots or even hip waders to witness and photograph the spectacle. Download the new Indpendent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now The city was 69...