Japan's world heritage castle destroyed in fire

Photo taken on Oct. 31, 2019 shows the gate of Shuri Castle in Naha, the prefectural capital of Okinawa, Japan. The main building of a historical castle in Okinawa, designated a World Heritage site, has burned down in a predawn fire, with authorities working to control the blaze that has also engulfed other buildings, local police said Thursday. The fire started shortly before 2:40 a.m. local time at Shuri Castle in Naha, the prefectural capital of Okinawa. (Xinhua/Hua Yi)