WASHINGTON (CNN) — A woman saluted as a CNN Hero was among a group of creative philanthropists honored Tuesday by President Obama.

The White House event highlighted nonprofit programs that are making a difference. Alfa Demmellash was invited after White House staffers saw her being profiled on CNN. More on Obama recognizes CNN Hero from New Jersey

group * HRW says law needs to be rewritten before passing * Government says fully recognises right to dissent

ADDIS ABABA, June 30 (Reuters) – A draft Ethiopian law could define criticism of the government as a “terrorist act” and be used to crack down on the opposition if it is passed by parliament, a rights group said on Tuesday. More on New Ethiopia law may criminalise opposition – group