Barclays rules out govt help, says doing well LONDON (AFP) - British bank Barclays said Monday that it will not take part in a government insurance scheme for risky assets that could have led to the lender's partial nationalisation. Barclays bank posts profits, reins in bonuses LONDON (AFP) - Britain's Barclays bank on Monday posted healthy 2008 profits but ruled out paying bonuses to top directors amid mounting public anger about banking sector pay in recession-hit Britain. US throws hat in ring for 2018 and 2022 World Cups LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The United States has officially submitted a declaration of interest to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, US Soccer Federation Sunil Gulati said Monday.