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Venice battles flood waters

Venice has been hit by the biggest flood in more than 20 years, with waters rising 1.56m above normal.

Many of the lagoon city's famous locations, including St Mark's Square, were submerged, before the high waters began to retreat.

An underwater dam to protect the city is planned for 2011.

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