Detroit Free Press — On Friday, Malawian judge Esme Chombo denied Madonna's petition to adopt 3-year-old Chifundo ("Mercy" in English) James, People.com reports. The pop star filed adoption papers on Monday and was not present for Friday's decision. more info

ContactMusic — MADONNA's ex-husband GUY RITCHIE has backed the superstar's bid to adopt a second Malawian child - calling her "a fantastic and loving mother". The pair ended their ... more info

Scotsman.com — MADONNA last night vowed to appeal against a judge's ruling forbidding her from adopting a second child from Malawi. more info

The Mirror — Madonna screamed in disbelief yesterday when told a judge had refused her permission to adopt three-year-old Malawian orphan Chifundo “Mercy” James. more info

The Mirror — Looks like Sacha Baron Cohen's alter-ego Bruno is having more luck adopting than Madonna! These scenes from Sacha's new film show Bruno the gay Austrian fashionista posing with a tot called O.J. The film's out July 10.. more info

The Daily Mail — No Mercy for Madonna: Did the private jet, the Chateau Lafitte and the displays of obscene wealth turn a nation against her? more info

PopSugar — Madonna continued on her visit to Malawi, despite the setback this morning when the judge denied Madonna's adoption request. He cited the law in Malawi that an adoptive parent must live in the country at least 18 months prior to becoming the child's ... more info

Reuters — LILONGWE (Reuters) - Madonna will not be allowed to adopt a second child from Malawi, a 4-year-old girl named Mercy James, the African country's High Court ruled on Friday. more info

Sky News — Madonna's will appeal a judge's surprise ruling that she cannot adopt a second child from Malawi. more info

CNN Showbiz — Malawi's decision to reject pop star Madonna's adoption of a local child has reignited global debate about the ethics of international adoption. more info