Newsday — 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, another judge and a lawyer said Friday. more info
The Daily Mail —
A Malawian court has today denied singer Madonna permission to adopt four-year-old Mercy James, court sources said. The news has come as a shock as her bid has received backing from some Malawian officials. more info
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
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