Guardian Music — Judge rejects Madonna's child adoption application because prospective parents have to reside in Malawi for 18 to 24 monthsMadonna has unexpectedly lost her attempt to adopt a second child from Malawi, court sources said this morning.A judge and a la... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — In a surprise move, a judge on Friday rejected Madonna’s request to adopt a second child from Malawi even though the country’s child welfare miNister had supported Madonna’s application to raise the 3-year-old girl. Madonna... more info

Detroit Free Press — LILONGWE, Malawi — A judge rejected Madonna's request to adopt a second child from Malawi because of a requirement that prospective parents live in the southern African nation for at least 18 months, a judge and a lawyer said today. more info

ContactMusic — Pop superstar MADONNA has failed in her bid to adopt a second child from Malawi. The singer has spent the past week in the country, filing court papers on Monday ... more info

The Mirror — Madonna's application to adopt a second child from Malawi has been rejected because of a requirement that prospective parents be resident in the country for 18 to 24 months. more info

Sky News — Madonna's application to adopt a second child from Malawi has been rejected, according to court sources. more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — LILONGWE, Malawi - A judge has rejected Madonna's request to adopt a second child from Malawi because of a requirement that prospective parents live in the southern African nation for at least 18 months, a judge and a lawyer said Friday. more info

Gigwise — The singer cannot adopt Malawian girl due to residency rules... more info

NME — She hasn't been resident in the country for long enough, officials say more info

BBC News - UK — A Malawian court has rules that US pop star Madonna has failed in her bid to adopt a second child from the country. more info