BRITONS heading for America were being warned to steer clear of trouble spots as the death toll from race riots reached 21.
Rossendale-based tour operator Airtours said its transatlantic flights would take off as planned, but it would be keeping a close eye on the situation.
However, President George Bush appealed for calm as further violence sparked curfews in Atlanta, Dallas and San Francisco.
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