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13/04/2007
Madonna denies adoption
Madonna's spokeswoman has denied that she had any plans to adopt a second Malawian child.
The 48-year-old star sparked a furore when she adopted one-year-old David Banda last year.
Her spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg said: "Madonna is going to Africa to continue her work with Raising Malawi Organisation. She is overseeing the building of a healthcare centre. She is absolutely not adopting another baby."
Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie secured a temporary 18-month custody order from the Malawi courts and hope to adopt him formally.
Adoption experts said the couple would have undergone rigorous checks before being allowed to adopt. (CD/JM)
The 48-year-old star sparked a furore when she adopted one-year-old David Banda last year.
Her spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg said: "Madonna is going to Africa to continue her work with Raising Malawi Organisation. She is overseeing the building of a healthcare centre. She is absolutely not adopting another baby."
Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie secured a temporary 18-month custody order from the Malawi courts and hope to adopt him formally.
Adoption experts said the couple would have undergone rigorous checks before being allowed to adopt. (CD/JM)
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