Safari can't connect to any servers or webpages

Hi,
I have my internet running without issues. I use Firefox, and currently viewing this page and typing.
Also I can access an FTP server elsewhere in another country.
However when I open Safari, I can't seem to get on any websites with "Safari can't connect to the Server" no matter where I go.
I tried to go on Apple site to download Safari but only available version is the Snow Leopard.
Any idea how I can fix this problem?

Update your DNS to a known-good server, such as OpenDNS or Google DNS.
Reference Safari 5.0.1 or later: Slow or partial webpage ... - Support - Apple for more information.
If using known-good DNS doesn't resolve the issue, turn off plugins and extensions in Safari. Check to see if the issue persists. If it doesn't, then one of the plugins or extensions is causing the issue. Follow Safari: Unsupported third-party add-ons may ... - Support - Apple for more information.
If the issue is not resolved by addressing the DNS or add-ons, then start by emptying Safari caches. If that doesn't help, then reset Safari (note: you will lose auto fill contents, such as saved passwords, for example). If it still doesn't work, there are additional steps, but the DNS or add-ons are most likely the cause.

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Hardware Information:
          MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)
          MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro10,2
          1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
          8 GB RAM
Video Information:
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          AirPlay: Version: 1.9
          AppleAVBAudio: Version: 2.0.0
          iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3
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Disk Information:
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                    EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    HD (disk0s2) /: 120.47 GB (24.84 GB free)
                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
USB Information:
          Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
          Apple Inc. iPhone
          Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
          Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
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Kernel Extensions:
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          [loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist
          [loaded] com.adobe.versioncueCS3.plist
Launch Agents:
User Launch Agents:
          [loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist
          [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist
User Login Items:
          LaunchBar
          iClipboard
          iTeleport Connect
3rd Party Preference Panes:
          Flash Player
          iClipboard
Internet Plug-ins:
          AdobePDFViewer.plugin
          Default Browser.plugin
          Flash Player.plugin
          FlashPlayer-10.6.plugin
          Google Earth Web Plug-in.plugin
          iPhotoPhotocast.plugin
          JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
          QuickTime Plugin.plugin
          Silverlight.plugin
          VLC Plugin.plugin
User Internet Plug-ins:
Bad Fonts:
          None
Time Machine:
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          Mobile backups: OFF
          Auto backup: NO
          Volumes being backed up:
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          Destinations:
                    Ext [Local] (Last used)
                    Total size: 249.72 GB
                    Total number of backups: 1
                    Oldest backup: 2013-10-25 06:42:38 +0000
                    Last backup: 2013-10-25 06:42:38 +0000
                    Size of backup disk: Too small
                              Backup size 249.72 GB < (Disk used 95.63 GB X 3)
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Top Processes by CPU:
               5%          MenuTab for Facebook
               3%          WindowServer
               2%          EtreCheck
               1%          fontd
               0%          iClipboard
               0%          loginwindow
               0%          Safari
               0%          warmd
               0%          coreservicesd
               0%          aosnotifyd
Top Processes by Memory:
          360 MB             mDNSResponder
          156 MB             Dock
          131 MB             com.apple.IconServicesAgent
          131 MB             Safari
          106 MB             MenuTab for Facebook
          90 MB              WindowServer
          57 MB              Finder
          57 MB              CalendarAgent
          57 MB              LaunchBar
          57 MB              com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
Virtual Memory Statistics:
          4.35 GB            Free RAM
          2.39 GB            Active RAM
          358 MB             Inactive RAM
          924 MB             Wired RAM
          342 MB             Page-ins
          0 B                Page-outs

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