U.S. pop star Madonna (L) walks with her bodyguards at a school she financed, some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe, March 30, 2009. A court in Malawi is expected to rule on Friday whether Madonna can adopt a second child from the southern African country, a move likely to be opposed by human rights groups. Madonna appeared in court on Monday seeking to adopt a four-year-old girl, Mercy James. The case was adjourned until April 3. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

U.S. pop star Madonna (L) walks with her bodyguards at a school she financed, some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe, March 30, 2009. A court in Malawi is expected to rule on Friday whether Madonna can adopt a second child from the southern African country, a move likely to be opposed by human rights groups. Madonna appeared in court on Monday seeking to adopt a four-year-old girl, Mercy James. The case was adjourned until April 3.