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Madonna to Adopt Twin Girls from Malawi

by VOA News

   American pop star Madonna has been granted permission to adopt two twin
   girls from Malawi, a spokesman for Malawi's judiciary said Tuesday.

   Judicial spokesman Mlenga Mvula confirmed to multiple news agencies
   that the High Court in the southern African country gave its approval
   for her to adopt the girls, who will be the third and fourth children
   she has adopted from the country.

   Earlier this year Madonna had denied reports that she was trying to
   adopt the children.

   Madonna established the non-profit organization "Raising Malawi" over
   ten years ago providing health and education programs, particularly to
   girls.